Dream Weddings Magazine - Devon & Cornwall

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AUTUMN / WINTER 2015 • ISSUE 24 

P30-31 - PICTURE PERFECT 

IN BLACK & WHITE 

You’ve found the man of your dreams and you’re 

embarking on one of the happiest adventures of 

your life. The months ahead are going to be filled 

with delicious decisions. Will it be a church or civil 

wedding? Will it be at home or abroad? Will you 

wear the dress you dreamed of as a little girl or go 

sleek and chic? How many bridesmaids? How many 

guests? How many tiers on the cake? What kind of 

flowers? What kind of headdress? What hairstyle? 

Planning your wedding starts here and now and 

Dream Weddings in Devon & Cornwall has put 

together some ideas, all available locally, 

which we hope will inspire you. 

Organising your wedding so everything falls into 

place at the right time can be a daunting prospect but, 

like all great occasions, the secret lies in the planning. 

In the following pages you’ll find help and advice on every aspect 

of planning your wedding, from announcing your engagement to 

setting off on honeymoon. You’ll also find advertisements from a 

whole army of local businesses, staffed by friendly faces and 

dedicated to making your day every bit as special as you want 

it to be. 

Take all the advice you can get, use it and adapt it to your own 

personal style. Be meticulous. Don’t be afraid to plan the smallest 

detail. Check, check and check again that everyone knows exactly what 

you want. 

And enjoy every minute of it! 

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p2-19 - DESIGNER DREAMS 

2-19 Shimmer and sparkle 

From fairytale princess to drama queen: 

sizzling styles for beautiful brides 

20-23 Floral dance... 

Say it (beautifully) with roses, or lilies, 

lucky heather or pastel peonies... 

24-29 Let them eat cake! 

Classic, contemporary, fun or novelty; 

tiers, cupcakes, even cakepops 

30-31 Black & white magic 

Retro black & white photographs are the 

in thing for those informal moments 

32-33 Beautiful the bride 

Look your absolute best on the big day: 

start your bridal beauty regime now 

34-37 Mum’s the word 

Casual and floaty, chic in a silk suit? Mums 

have never had so much choice 

38-39 Every one a winner! 

Top of the pops: Find out who took the 

2015 South West Wedding Awards 

P25-29 - SIX WHOLE PAGES OF YUMMY SCRUMMINESS 

40 The ring’s the thing 

Choose with care that single piece of 

jewellery you will now wear constantly 

41-47 Now here’s the plan 

Follow our step-by-step guide and 

you’ll never put a foot out of place 

48-49 Transport of delight 

Arrive in style, whether your choice is a 

vintage car or the latest luxury limo 

50-52 All’s fair... 

Find the top local wedding fairs 

and sort out those invitations 

53-82 Scene stealers 

Great venues to suit every budget - 

and how to get the Wow! factor 

83-85 It’s your party... 

Dance the night away - and enjoy the 

very latest in alternative entertainment 

86-88 Bride’s directory 

Classified section, index to advertisers 

and a round-up of autumn wedding fairs 

D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L • 1

Designer 

dazzle 

MAIN PICTURE: 

TIA BY BENJAMIN ROBERTS AT 

THE BRIDAL CORNER IN 

PLYMOUTH AND TRULY 

DELIGHTFUL IN TOTNES 

Impossibly romantic yet oozing glamour and with enough sparkle 

to mirror the excitement in the bride’s eyes: the 2015 bridal 

collections will knock your socks off. Illusion sheer necklines and 

sleeves with hints of lace, glorious embroidered detail with glitzy 

Swarovski crystals, shimmering satins, floating organzas, 

luscious lace and confections of tulle mean the bride has never had 

a more difficult choice to make. 

We’re often asked for our top tips on choosing that all-important 

dress, so here are a couple of things to bear in mind. 

Be open-minded, don’t be tempted to try on anything over your 

budget, limit the number of friends you take with you – and start 

looking early, it can take months for your dress to arrive once 

you’ve ordered it! 

2 • D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L

PICTURED & BELOW: 

TIA BY BENJAMIN ROBERTS AT 

THE BRIDAL CORNER IN 

PLYMOUTH AND TRULY 


PICTURED & INSET ABOVE LEFT: 

EDDY K AT HIS & HERS WEDDING 

BOUTIQUE IN PLYMOUTH 


There’s 

magic 

PICTURED & LEFT: 

RONALD JOYCE AT AMICA BRIDAL 

BOUTIQUE IN PLYMOUTH AND 

ROSSETTI BRIDES IN TORQUAY 

Understated and elegant, frilly and frivolous, fairytale 

bride or drama queen, there’s a touch of magic 

about this year’s bridal collections. Whatever your 

bridal style and whatever your budget, the perfect 

dress is out there just waiting for you at a bridal 

shop right here in Devon and Cornwall. 

What’s more, you’ll find friendly and experienced staff 

who will spend time talking over your ideas and 

making sure you achieve the look that is perfect for 

you, right down to the smallest detail. 

Every bride wears an unmistakeable glow of 

happiness on her wedding day and the 

international bridal collections available on your 

doorstep will ensure you look as lovely and 

loved as you feel. 


KITTY CHEN AT TE AMO 

BRIDES IN PLYMOUTH 

in the air 

MAIN PICTURE: 

TARA KEELEY AT 

APHRODITE BRIDES 

IN IVYBRIDGE 

RONALD JOYCE AT AMICA BRIDAL 

BOUTIQUE IN PLYMOUTH AND 

ROSSETTI BRIDES IN TORQUAY 


MIA SOLANO AT BUDEIFUL 

BRIDES IN BUDE 

Out of 

INSETS ABOVE & RIGHT: ALFRED ANGELO AT AMICA 

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE IN PLYMOUTH, THE WEDDING 

COMPANY IN BODMIN AND THE BRIDAL BOX IN TORQUAY 


the blueLEFT: 

KENNETH 

WINSTON AT THE 

BRIDAL BOX IN 

TORQUAY 


TM COUTURE 

AT LOUANNON 

IN PLYMOUTH 

TARA KEELEY AT APHRODITE 

BRIDES IN IVYBRIDGE 

Short... 

and oh, 

so sweet 

Stylish, up-to-the-minute and with a Wow! 

factor all of their own, short wedding 

dresses are everywhere in the 2015 bridal 

collections. You’ll find hemlines up and 

down the scale, from ballerina-length to micro 

mini and some come with fabulous 

detachable trains, combining all the 

glamour of a traditional wedding dress 

with all the fun of a contemporary style. 

They’re especially suited to less 

formal occasions, like weddings 

abroad or second marriages and, 

like traditional styles, come in all 

sorts of colours. 

Choose your accessories 

carefully if you’re thinking about 

going the short route. Think 

about a hat with a short, sexy 

veil or fresh flowers in 

casually-styled hair. 


TRUE BRIDE AT TE 

AMO IN PLYMOUTH 

AND ANGEL FACE 

IN NEWTON ABBOT 

ELLIS BRIDALS AT TRULY 


ROMANTICA AT LOWEN 

BRIDAL IN LAUNCESTON 

AND HIS & HERS WEDDING 

BOUTIQUE IN PLYMOUTH 


Aphrodite Brides 

For wonderful gowns that 

will make you feel amazing 

Bridesmaids * Accessories 

Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9PS 

Aphrodite 01752 895353 

www.aphroditebrides.co.uk 

Appointments appreciated 

Let the 

The place to be for beautiful bridal gowns, 

bridesmaid dresses & accessories 

Tel: 01752 343725 

12, Colebrook Road, Plymouth PL7 4AA • www.teamobrides.co.uk 

Slim and slinky, chic and elegant, a confection 

of tulle? Off-the-shoulder, halter neck, 

spaghetti-strapped, strapless, backless? In 

virginal white, ivory, gold, the palest of baby 

pinks or the deepest of crimsons or 

burgundies? If you’re beginning to panic, don’t. Just 

get out there and start looking! 

Your wedding gown is the most exciting dress you will 

ever buy and most brides will tell you they knew they’d 

found the right one as soon as they tried it on. Where 

do you start? There are thousands of wedding dresses 

our there but they all fall into five basic shapes: 

Ballgown: Its fitted bodice and full skirt creates the 

impression of curves for brides whose figures tend to 

be a bit straight up and down. 

Empire line: Its high-waisted style, with a slim or A- 

line skirt falling from just below the bust, suits brides 

with classic English figures – small on top and a bit 

fuller on the bottom. 

Sheath: Slim and figure-hugging, the sheath and its 

sister style, the fishtail, look stunning on both perfect 

petites and long and leggy brides. Those with less than 

perfect figures are advised to avoid it! 

1 0 • D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L

PICTURED, LEFT & RIGHT INSETS: 

ROSA COUTURE AT TE AMO 

BRIDES IN PLYMOUTH 

search begin... 

Princess line: Describing an A-line by means of 

vertical panels either from the shoulders or from the 

bust, this style suits brides who want disguise their 

hips. 

Dropped waistline: The long bodice and dropped 

waist of the basque-style suits almost every figure and 

is perfect for brides who want to draw attention away 

from a very full bust. 

And the neckline? 

When it comes to necklines and sleeves, take a good 

look at your shoulders before you make a decision. 

Thin straps, halter necks and off-the-shoulder gowns 

accentuate pretty shoulders. If you have wide 

shoulders, go for a V-neck or wide straps 

Sweetheart, square and V-necklines elongate 

shorter necks. High collars and boat necklines 

disguise bony shoulders or prominent 

collarbones. Full, fancy sleeves and lace, 

beaded or embroidered bodices all suit the 

smaller figure while better-endowed 

brides should avoid low necklines and 

fussy detail on the bodice. 

BENJAMIN ROBERTS AT 

APHRODITE BRIDES IN 

IVYBRIDGE, THE BRIDAL 

CORNER IN PLYMOUTH AND 

TRULY DELIGHTFUL IN TOTNES 

D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L • 1 1

Truly 

Delightful 

THIS PAGE: ETERNITY BRIDAL AT 

CATWALK 09 IN EXETER 

Beautiful dresses at 

affordable prices 

8 The Plains, Totnes, 

Devon TQ9 5DR 

01803 863583 

www.trulydelightful.co.uk 

Anne’s 

bridal designs 

Bridal gowns, bridesmaids' dresses, 

capes, wraps & shrugs all made to order. 

Individually designed tiaras. 

Selection of bridal accessories. 

Mother of the Bride/Groom outfits. 

Day and evening appointments available. 

For a friendly consultation, 

please contact: 

Anne Marks 

Tel: 01392 437669 

117 Roundtable Meet, Exeter EX4 8LG 

Love 

C AT W A L K 

09 

Stockists of: 

Venus Bridal 

Eternity Art Couture 

Impression Bridal 

Gino Cerruti & 

our curvaceous bride 

collection Sonsie 

by Veromia. 

★ Spacious bridal studio 

★ Bridal accessories 

★ Dyeable shoes by Rainbow Club 

★ Bridesmaid dresses 

★ Mother of the bride outfits 

★ Hats & fascinators by 

The Niche Collection 

★ Prom & evening wear 

9 West Street, Exeter EX1 1BB 

Tel: 01392 274480 • www.catwalk09.co.uk 

Open Mon - Sat 10am - 5.30pm & Sundays 11am - 4pm 


RIGHT & BELOW: ALLURE BRIDALS AT ROSSETTI 

BRIDES IN TORQUAY, ANGEL FACE IN NEWTON 

ABBOT AND DARLING GOWNS IN YELVERTON 

With over 400 exquisite designer 

dresses in stock – and a stunning sale 

rail of new but discontinued styles – 

Rossetti Brides has the perfect dress 

for every bride, whatever her budget. Owner Julie 

Sewell has a light, spacious purpose-built studio 

and works by appointment only, so brides are 

always assured of friendly – and completely private 

– one-to-one service. 

She said: ‘We don’t pressurise brides into buying 

and we allow plenty of time to browse. We 

have over 20 years’ experience in the 

bridal industry and we’re happy 

to give unbiased professional 

advice on what suits your 

body shape.’ 

the 

experience 

There’s free parking right outside 

and collections at Rossetti Brides 

include Sophia Tolli (they are 

Torbay’s only stockist), Allure, 

Ronald Joyce, Victoria Jane and 

Zavi. Sizes range from 6 to 28 

and there’s both privacy and 

choice for curvy brides. 

After the big day Julie can 

arrange for your dress to be 

cleaned, tissue-wrapped and 

beautifully boxed for safe storage. 

For more details, call 01803 

328257 or visit the website at 

www.rossettibrides.co.uk. 

Rossetti 

brides 

MENSWEAR HIRE - 

HIRE 5 OR MORE 

SUITS & GET 

ONE FREE 

Appointment only - Please ring Julie on... 

www.rossettibrides.co.uk 

Email: rossettibrides@aol.com 

A unique buying experience 

To celebrate our 20th anniversary 

we have designer weekends & 

special promotions running 

throughout the year 

01803 328257 


South West Premier Dessy Boutique 

The perfect dress for your perfect day! 

Bridal - Bridesmaids - Mother of the Bride - Accessories 

20 MORSHEAD ROAD, PLYMOUTH PL6 5AH 

WWW.THEBRIDALCORNER.CO.UK 

Tel: (01752) 787878 • www.thebridalcorner.co.uk 

F O R B E A U T I F U L W E D D I N G G O W N S 

Exclusive UK stockist of Valentini Spose Italian couture 

25-27 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2QL 

* Bridesmaid Dresses * Shoes * Veils * Tiaras 

12 Church Street, Launceston PL15 8AP 

Tel: 01566 778989 • Mob: 07516 646089 

www.lowenbridal.co.uk 


2, The Rock Complex, Yelverton PL20 6DS • Tel: 01822 853132 • www.darlingweddingdresses.com 


ELLA ROSA AT THE BRIDAL BOX IN TORQUAY 

SAMPLE 

SALE 

NOW ON - 

UPTO 50% 

OFF 

Simply 

stunning 

Established in 1999, The Bridal Box Torquay 

offers you a warm welcome and a wealth of 

knowledge which will make your visit an 

enjoyable and is now making it even easier 

for brides by opening until 7pm on Tuesdays, 

Wednesdays and Thursdays. Owner Helen Taylor 

said: ‘We have created a relaxed, friendly and fun 

atmosphere, creating an environment that befits 

the special occasion for which you are preparing. 

And with our large range of bridal gowns, 

bridesmaid dresses and wedding accessories, we 

have something for everyone.’ 

With collections from Veromia, Alfred Angelo, 

D’Zage, Kenneth Winston and Ella Rosa, brides will 

be spoilt for choice. 

And there’s always a fabulous range of discounted 

dresses on the sale rail. You can also shop online at 

The Bridal Box for wedding accessories and gifts. 

There’s an extensive range of wedding umbrellas, tote bags for all the girls and 

that special tiara to add a touch of sparkle. 

If you are travelling to far-off shores for your wedding or want to store your 

wedding dress and wedding treasures after the big day, the Bridal Box also 

stocks a range of environmentally friendly breathable travel/storage boxes, all of 

which can be purchased online. 

Enjoy the planning, enjoy your special day and most of all enjoy a happy 

ever after!!! 

For more details, see www.thebridalbox.co.uk or call 01803 292222. 


Baving your wedding dress individually 

designed and made to measure just for you 

may sound like an expensive option – but it 

needn’t be. 

Sara Radford of Devon-based Cottesloe Brides said: 

‘ The cost will always depend on the type and quality 

of fabric as well as the intricacy of the design. 

‘But a made-to-measure gown not only ensures a 

perfect fit, it also gives the bride an opportunity 

to be creative and personalise her gown.’ 

Sara works with 

the bride, making 

sketches to illustrate her 

ideas and suggesting 

suitable fabrics from 

simple silks or elegant 

lace to intricate 

embroidery. 

Once the design is 

agreed, she will make 

and fit a toile, allowing 

the bride to make 

design changes before 

work begins on the 

expensive final fabric. 

For brides or Mums 

who want to ‘sew-ityourself’, 

Sara offers 

regular couture boned 

and period corset 

bodice-making workshops, 

as well as private 

tuition. 

She said: ‘It can be 

daunting for even the 

most experienced 

CONTEMPORARY CHIC BY 

COTTESLOE BRIDES 

seamstress to attempt 

such an important 

dress, so a little extra 

help and guidance 

can be invaluable. 

‘And you can get amazing results. I saw one bride 

who had set her heart on a dress but couldn’t 

afford the £3,500 asking price. She made it herself 

for under £600!’ 

For details, call 01395 263343 or visit 

www.cottesloeweddings.com. 

Having your dress made individually for you 

ensures there will never be another one like it 

– and it needn’t be more expensive than 

ordering from a bridal shop. 

Louannon Menswear, formerly Stitches Tailoring, in 

Plymouth, has been established for over 40 years as a 

men’s tailoring and formal hire service, now also 

makes dresses. 

Owner Barrie Hill said: ‘We have a dressmaker who 

specialises in wedding dresses, but she will also make 

evening, prom and cocktail dresses as well as special 

occasion wear. 

‘Obviously the price of each dress will depend on the 

amount of material and work involved, but brides will 

be able to have their own dress made uniquely for 

them from as little as £300.’ 

Stitches also offers bridal gowns by Venus, Diane 

Harbridge,Tamem Michael Couture, Andy Anand 

Couture and House of Nicholas. 

Barrie said: ‘We will continue to offer the same quality 

service for men: off-the-peg suits as well as bespoke 

tailoring, alterations and men’s formal hire. 

VENUS BRIDALS AT LOUANNON IN PLYMOUTH, 

DARLING GOWNS IN YELVERTON AND THE WEDDING 

COMPANY IN BODMIN 

Individual style 

‘Now we intend to extend the same services 

to the ladies.’ 

For more details, call 01752 221222 or visit the 

website at www.stitches.org.uk. 

Cottesloe 

Brides 

Bespoke 

Bridalwear 

Tel: 01395 263343 

www.cottesloeweddings.com 

Louannon Menswear 

formerly Stitches Tailoring 

Individually designed 

wedding gowns 

• Wedding Gowns & Dresses 

• Ladies & Gents 

Formal Hire 

• Alterations 

51, Lanhydrock Road, St. Judes, 

Plymouth PL4 9HF 

Tel: 01752 221222 

www.stitches.org.uk 


...where two 

become one 

Bridal collections include: 

• Eddy K 

• Phil Collins 

• Romantica 

• Veromia 

• White Rose 

Outfit the whole wedding party under one roof at 

the luxurious, newly opened His & Hers 

Wedding Boutique in Plymouth. It brings 

together bridal and men's formal hire with 

established Mother of the Bride specialist Occasions by 

Uno to offer a unique and inspiring shopping 

experience for all things wedding. 

Stunning bridal collections, carefully chosen for their 

style and value for money, and a complete range of 

accessories will wow every bride - and the rest of the 

bridal party is spoilt for choice too, from bridesmaids 

and Mums to groomsmen and pageboys. 

Book a bridal appointment in the lavish Platinum Suite 

for a private consultation with experienced and helpful 

staff. 

Visit the Attic for a complete range of men’s formal hire 

and advice on the best package for you. 

Occasions by Uno are on hand with stylish Mother of 

the Bride collections, along with tips for the perfect 

look, a stunning range of accessories and a superb 

collection of millinery. 

An exclusive loyalty scheme and payment plans are 

available in all departments. 

Irresistible? We think so! 

Opening hours: 

Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm (appointments preferred) 

Sunday - 11am to 3pm (appointments not required) 

Monday - closed 

Plymouth’s newest wedding boutique, set in the heart of Britain’s Ocean City 

NOW 

OPEN 

59 Exeter Street Plymouth PL1 0AH - Tel: 01752 262121 (bridal wear) • Tel: 01752 670671 (menswear) 

www.hisandhersweddingboutique.com • email: info@hisandhersweddingboutique.co.uk 


Award-winning florist Danielle Stephens 

has an established shop in Wadebridge 

and has a well earned reputation for 

everything floral. 

The Bloom Room offers fresh and innovative 

wedding designs, including breathtaking 

bouquets and glorious table and venue 

decorations. Working with you, they can design 

a truly bespoke creation for any setting. 

For a free consultation call 01208 812211 

or visit the website at 

www.thebloomroomflorist.co.uk. 

RIGHT & ABOVE: Bodmin-based Fleurtations has a 

shining reputation for creating fabulous wedding 

flowers. Caroline Crabb and her friendly, 

experienced team are RHS Chelsea 

Flower Show medal winners and pride themselves on 

their excellent customer service and attention to detail. 

For more information, call 01208 78555 or visit 

www.fleurtationscornwall.com. 

Everything’s 

The Flowery, based in Saltash, creates wedding 

flowers to reflect the style and personality of the 

bridal couple and will gladly advise on suitable 

flower choices and colours 

and how to get the most from your 

budget. Individual design 

is standard and a personal 

service guaranteed, regardless of 

your budget. 

They also offer a rental service for 

a wide variety of glassware, 

pedestal stands, table mirrors and 

other props, as well as chair 

covers and sashes. 

For more details, call 01752 849706 or visit 

www.theflowery.co.uk. 

For a fresh 

approach to 

bridal flowers... 

6, Lower Fore St. Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6JX 

Tel: 01752 849706 • www.theflowery.co.uk 

Simply Stunning 

Wedding Flowers 

21a Molesworth Street, 

Wadebridge, 

Cornwall PL27 7DD 

Tel: 01208 812211 

www.thebloomroomflorist.co.uk 


Flower Power 

PICTURED & BELOW: Stunning displays by Jo Moore Flowers 

coming up 

roses... 

Original designs are the trademark of 

Kate Bainbridge at Simply Flowers in 

Bovey Tracey. A regular Chelsea Flower 

Show exhibitor, she already had Silver 

Gilt and Bronze medals to her name when she 

picked up yet another Silver Gilt Medal at RHS 

Chelsea this May. Kate specialises in individual 

floral designs, created uniquely for each bride. 


www.simplyflowersdevon.com. 

Working from a farm in the lovely South Hams Jo 

Moore and her team have over 25 years’ industry 

experience and have travelled the country designing 

floral arrangements for weddings and events. 

Jo is dedicated to providing you with the best blooms for your 

day and creating a floral style that is truly unique. With an 

emphasis on seasonal and British flowers, Jo even grows some 

of her own on the farm, so your wedding flowers will surpass 

your dreams. 


www.jomooreflowers.co.uk. 

25 years industry experience, 

qualified to City and Guilds 1,2,3. 

Higher Diploma in Floristry Level 4. 

Silver medal winner Hampton Court 

Flower Show 2013. Gold and Silver 

award in the National Flower Shop 

of the Year 2007 / 2008. 

Tel: 07886 289669 

www.jomooreflowers.co.uk 

e: joanna.moore@downridge.myzen.co.uk 

Let us inspire you with 

individual designs, attention 

to detail and a friendly 

professional service 

59, Fore Street, 

Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AB 

www.simplyflowersdevon.com 

DEVON 01626 833 373 


BESPOKE WEDDING FLOWERS, AS UNIQUE AS YOU! 

Plymouth-based Hannah Burnett 

prides herself on providing a 

professional, unique service 

across the south west, working closely 

with every bride. 

She creates all the designs herself, 

personally ensuring both quality and 

uniqueness. And with 10 years’ 

experience she can provide both 

inspiration and endless ideas. 

For details and to view her portfolio, 

call 07887 369 275 or visit 

www.hannahburnettflorist.co.uk 

...for 

Based in Plymouth • Tel: 07887 369275 

www.hannahburnettflorist.co.uk 

Photo by Rebecca Roundhill Photography 

Tel: 01752 603 223 • Mobile: 07900 306 515 

www.sharonmesherweddingflowers.com 

From stunning posies of flowers to bridal 

brooch bouquets, beautiful table 

centrepieces to wands for the flower 

girls and buttonholes for the men, whatever 

your bridal requirements, Janet Mann at 

More Than Perfect Wedding Flowers for You 

has the answer with that personal touch. 

And what’s more, you can keep them for 

ever because Janet only uses the finest 

quality foam and accessories and makes 

every order uniquely for every bride. 

See her amazing portfolio by 

calling 01395 225812 or visit 

www.morethanperfectweddingflowersfor 

you.co.uk. 


Flower Power 

Unique, imaginative wedding flowers are the 

speciality of H Watts Floral Design, 

established in Plymouth for over 60 years 

and now boasting six experienced and fully 

qualified florists. Each is adept at producing 

beautiful designs for brides, including decorating 

the church, ceremony and reception venues. 

The family business is run by Sally Watts, who said: 

‘Each of our designs is individual and created with 

great attention to detail. We take time to listen to 

every bride’s ideas and dreams and pride ourselves 

on the quality of our flowers and the originality of 

our arrangements.’ 

Winner of Best Wedding Floral Designer at 

this year’s South West Wedding Awards, 

Sharon Mesher has over a decade of 

experience, catering for every bride’s unique 

individual style from vintage to contemporary. 

blossomingbrides 

H Watts Floral Design sources flowers 

locally wherever possible and also has top 

quality Dutch wholesalers on hand to ensure 

they always have a large stock of beautifully 

fresh flowers on a daily basis as well as 

being able to source the most exotic of 

blooms if required. 

Sally said: ‘We all enjoy supporting the bride 

through her big day and designing each 

aspect of her wedding flowers with her. 

‘And unusual designs are no problem – we 

enjoy a challenge!’ 

For more details, visit the website at www. 

hwattsflorist.co.uk or to discuss your 

wedding design in detail and browse 

through their extensive portfolio, call 

01752 403617 for an appointment. 

Based in Plymouth but covering all areas of South 

Devon and Cornwall, Sharon begins with a consultation 

to discuss your ideas and colour schemes and will work 

closely with you right up to your wedding day, whether 

you’re just looking for a simple but stunning bridal 

bouquet or you want her to dress the whole venue. 


www.sharonmesherweddingflowers.com. 

More Than Perfect Wedding Flowers For You 

Bridal and wedding flowers made to your specific requirements 

With that personal touch 

Contact J on 0752 563 8480 or 01395 225812 

www.morethanperfectweddingflowersforyou.co.uk 


Wedding cake specialist Jennifer 

Wells designs and creates fabulous 

cakes – using her own art and 

design background, combined with 

baking skills inherited from her mother and 

grandmother, both of whom were Master 

Bakers and Master Patissières. 

Jennifer, a member of the British Sugarcraft 

Guild, has been making beautiful wedding 

cakes professionally for four years and has 

now turned it into a full-time occupation 

with the launch of Edible Essence Cake Art. 

Cakes are available in all price ranges, 

for details, call 01752 778684 or visit 

www.edibleessencecakeart.com. 


your Dream Cake! 

LEFT & RIGHT: 

Award-winning contemporary bespoke cake designer 

and maker, Kate Talmage of Centrepiece Cakes 

specialises in beautiful wedding cakes for 

celebrations across the whole of Devon and Cornwall. 

A South West Wedding Award finalist this year, she 

hand-makes all the fine sugar decorations and will 

even custom-make 

embellishments to 

reflect personal items 

like jewellery and lace. 

For details and a 

free consultation, 

call 01752 243417 

or visit 

www.centrepiececakes.co.uk. 

Happily 

ever afters... 

With a huge range of styles and 

flavours, family bakery Startime 

Patisserie creates beautiful 

wedding cakes, handmade and 

individually decorated to complement your 

wedding theme and colours. 

Owners Eddie and Cathy Wright, who have 

worked in the business for many years, pride 

themselves on creating high quality, fresh 

cakes, with as many locally sourced ingredients 

as possible. 


www.startimepatisserie.com. 

LEFT: Innovative, individual and 

inspirational cakes are the speciality 

of Lindy Adams Foster, of Posh 

Cakes in Tavistock. Romantic and 

indulgent, her presentation and 

attention to detail are stunning 

and she prides herself on using 

the best ingredients, sourced 

locally where possible. 

Ask about her new line in 

beautifully boxed muffins for 

any occasion. 

For details, call 

01822 610219 or visit 

www.lindyadamsfoster.co.uk. 

Beautiful Wedding Cakes 

Tel: 01803 292580 

30 Lucius Street, Torquay TQ2 5UN 

www.startimepatisserie.com 

From traditional to chic, modern to contemporary 

Tel: 01752 243417 • Mob: 07970 709317 

centrepiece-cakes@live.co.uk • www.centrepiece-cakes.co.uk 


Truly 

ABOVE & RIGHT: 

South West Wedding Award winners Cut Me Off 

a Slice pride themselves on creating personalised 

cakes that not only look fabulous but taste great 

too. Based in Ivybridge, owners Rachel and Lisa 

specialise in sugar flowers and provide a design 

service to create a bespoke cake for every 

bride. All designs can be adapted to meet your 

colour scheme and size. You can even choose 

a different flavour per tier, so there’s 

something for everyone. 

For details, call Rachel on 07979 

494 840 or Lisa on 07812 387 181 

or visit www.cutmeoffaslice.com. 

Finalist in the South West 

Wedding Awards for the past 

three years, Paignton-based 

Simply Sue-perb Cakes creates 

bespoke wedding cakes made to 

co-ordinate with your theme and 

colour choice – and offers very 

competitive prices. 

2 6 • D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L 

Cakes can be rich fruit, sponge 

varieties too numerous to 

mention, chocolate or carrot and, 

of course, they can also cater for 

special dietary requirements. 

There’s even a budget wedding 

cake option. 

For more details, call 

01803 523319 or visit 

www.simplysueperbcakes.co.uk.


scrumptious... 

ABOVE & LEFT: 

Sarah Howells, of 

Yelverton-based A Cupful 

of Cakes, offers 

personalised, made-toorder 

couture wedding 

cakes and cupcakes 

in every style for your 

very special occasion. 

For more 

information, call 

01822 854442 

or 07738 

674398. 

Donna Jane Mears creates remarkable cakes for 

spectacular occasions. Based in Liskeard and one 

of Cornwall’s leading cake designers, she is a 

royal icing specialist and is frequently hired to 

design and construct cake creations for major events 

across the Westcountry. 

Her personal, friendly approach and belief that every 

wedding has its own unique character means Donna 

Jane Cakes will produce a memorable centrepiece that 

tastes as beautiful as it looks and reflects your 

special day. 


www.donnajanecakes.co.uk 

Individually designed 

wedding cakes & cup cakes 

9, Barons Road, Dousland, Yelverton PL20 6NG • Tel: 01822 854442 or 07738 674398 


AWARD WINNING 

Specialists in bespoke cake design & stunning sugar art 

3, Daucus Close, Tavistock PL19 8DN 

Tel: 01822 610759 • www.whiterosebakery.co.uk 

Handmade contemporary 

& classical wedding cakes 

We also supply wedding favours, candy cart, 

chair covers, table centres and letter box hire 

Tel: 01884 242064 

e: mandyhowells1@hotmail.co.uk 

www.mandysclassiccakes.co.uk 

VIVA LAS CAKES LTD 

Creators of stunning wedding cakes 

from classic elegance to contemporary style 



It’s only three years since Mandy Howells gave up her full-time job to launch 

Mandy’s Classic Cakes, but she has been creating unique wedding cakes for 

over 20 years. ‘I do my best to provide brides with the perfect cake,’ she 

said, ‘one that tastes delicious, looks stunning and is a beautiful centrepiece 

at the reception.’ 

The change of jobs has proved a winning gamble. Mandy’s Classic Cakes has 

been a finalist in the South West Wedding Awards for the past two years, 

putting her among the top cake makers in the area. 

To see her portfolio, call 01884 242064 or visit 

www.mandysclassiccakes.co.uk. 

Multi-award winning Lucia 

Gallie, of Tavistock-based 

White Rose Bakery, trained with 

some of the UK’s most prestigious 

and popular cake designers, sugar artists and bakers 

and regularly competes and exhibits at national shows and competitions. 

She offers a free initial consultation service, where you can talk through ideas, 

themes, flavour combinations and price and encourges brides to bring along 

pictures that capture the style of their big day, so that she can create their 

unique cake around their theme and colours. 

For details, call 01822 610 759 or visit www.whiterosebakery.co.uk. 

...and quite heavenly 

Founded around five years ago by the Lamb 

family, Paignton-based Viva Las Cakes 

specialises in creating extravagant cakes – 

which look scrumptious, taste delicious and 

won’t break the bank. 

And they’re always looking to push design boundaries 

with the newest ideas. 

‘Our latest achievement is the art of blowing sugar 

baubles,’ says Lorraine Lamb. ‘They’re made from 

edible boiled sugar and blown a bit like 

glass blowers blow glass. They set hard 

and look fantastic for a contemporary 

theme on a wedding cake.’ 

For a free, no-obligation consultation, 

call 01803 522536 or 07508 


www.vivalascakesltd.co.uk – or drop in to 

the Hyde Road shop for coffee and cake. 


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PHOTO BY THOMAS FROST PHOTOGRAPHY 

Black 

& white- 

PHOTO BY NORSWORTHY WEDDINGS 

PHOTO BY 

MOMENT IN TIME 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

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MARION FRANCES 

PHOTO BY KIRSTY MATTHEWS PHOTOGRAPHY 

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PHOTO BY FOCUS WEDDINGS 

PHOTO BY 

SPECIAL DAY 

WEDDING PHOTOS 

PHOTO BY 

MAXI PHOTOGRAPHY 

It’s the new colour 

PHOTO BY KHALILE SIDDIQUI PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTO BY 

RON BUSHELL 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTO BY 

REBECCA LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTO BY NORSWORTHY WEDDINGS 


HAIR BY LOCKS & LASHES 

PHOTO BY ENCHANTED BRIDES 

Freelance - Mobile Hair and Make-up artist based near Exeter covering Devon. 

Call 07973 567355 to make an appointment • www.sarahcase.co.uk 

HAIR & BEAUT Y SALON 

The Wedding Specialists! 

Tel: 01752 603293 - 65, High St. Plymouth PL1 2AW 

www.rapturehairandbeauty.co.uk 

Kick-start 

Looking forward to the 

wedding? Of course you are – 

and of course you’ll look 

radiantly happy on the day, but 

if you want to look your absolute 

best, like everything, planning ahead 

is the secret. 

BELOW: HAIR & MAKE-UP BY SARAH CASE 

Start with your skin... 

Even if you’re not dieting, now’s the 

time to limit your sugar and carbs 

intake. Concentrate instead on fruit, 

vegetables, lean proteins and grains 

and drink plenty of water to keep 

your skin hydrated – and if you’re still 

smoking, now’s a great time to 

give up. 

Schedule a monthly facial (you can 

do it yourself), beginning at least six 

months before the wedding, but 

make sure the last one is around two 

weeks before the big day. 


Look after your hands... 

No doubt everyone’s already asked to 

see your engagement ring and they’re 

going to do the same when it comes 

to your wedding ring, so it’s 

important your hands look their best. 

Plan in a weekly manicure to keep 

your nails and hands looking pretty – 

and use the opportunity to 

experiment with different shades of 

nail colour. 

Get a light tan... 

...but be careful about it! Don’t be 

tempted to bake in the sun without

your 

Beauty 

suncream and use a tanning salon with extreme caution. 

You don’t want to be red and peeling and you don’t want 

any unsightly tide lines. You need to practise with fake 

tan, either self- or salon-applied and there are two rules: 

don’t do it the day before the wedding when there’s no 

time to fix it if it goes wrong, and less is more, always 

underdo rather than overdo. 

HAIR BY 

LOCKS & 

LASHES 

HAIR & MAKE-UP BY 

RAPTURE HAIR & BEAUTY 

regime... 

PHOTO BY CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY 

Whiten your teeth... 

There are both professional and DIY teeth whitening 

options, and you’ll find that rubbing your teeth with 

strawberries or lemons will help remove surface stains. 

Eating raw fruit and vegetables, like apples, strawberries, 

carrots and celery, is good too, but avoid black coffee and 

tea, red wine and dark soft drinks like cola and cranberry 

and blackcurrant juice. 

Wax lyrical... 

Of course you’ll want to present a perfectly smooth body 

on your wedding day (and night), but make sure you 

complete your waxing programme at least a couple of 

days before the wedding. And, however tempted you are 

to do it yourself, get a professional to do your eyebrows. 

They’re the frame to your face and you don’t want to look 

lop-sided. 

Rehearse your hair and make-up... 

...even if you plan to do it yourself. Most brides will want 

to hire a professional, so they know they will look their 

best and that’s one less thing to worry about on the day. 

But whatever your choice, have a rehearsal, complete with 

your headdress, at least a couple of weeks before the day. 

Then take a selfie of the finished effect so you can see 

what it looks like in a photograph. 

ABOVE: HAIR & MAKE-UP BY SARAH CASE 

PHOTO BY MAXI PHOTOGRAPHY 

...and finally 

Pack a beauty emergency kit for your Mum or chief 

bridesmaid to take to the reception, so you can touch up 

any Champagne- or dancing-related damage. And throw 

in a spare pair of tights, a couple of safety pins and a 

needle and thread for those other possible problems. 

ABOVE: MAKE-UP BY KASAN BEAUTY 

HAIR & MAKE-UP BY RAPTURE HAIR & BEAUTY 


Boutique & Tea Room 

JOHN CHARLES 

Mother of the 

Bride / Groom 

Collections 

for 2015 

John Charles and Condici 

Hats / Hatinators / Fascinators 

To Buy or To Hire 

Visit our new website at 

www.beau-yelverton.co.uk 

Opening Hours: 

Monday - Saturday 

10am - 5pm 

Evening Appointments 

available 

O'Meara House, Leg O'Mutton Yelverton Devon PL20 6AA 

Tel: 01822 853900 - email: Beauboutique1@aol.com 

Visit our new website www.beau-yelverton.co.uk 

THE 

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• Mother of Bride/Groom 

• Second Weddings 

• Guests Evening & 

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• Smart Casual Wear 

• Hat Hire 

• Bespoke Fascinators 

• Shoes & Bags 

Sizes 8 - 20 

Tel: 01803 607654 

11 Walnut Road, 

Chelston, 

Torquay TQ2 6HP 

www.thedressingroomtorquay.co.uk 

Kirsty Matthews 

Photography 

A warm welcome, friendly 

professional advice and 

superb customer service. 

Best local selection of Condici. 

Also stocking designer brands 

Ispirato and Michaela Louisa. 

Shoes and bags purchased can 

be dyed to an exact match for 

your outfit and hats customised 

in house. 

“Kirsty is an 

amazing talented 

photographer who I 

cannot recommend 

enough. Fantastic at 

capturing the 

moment and beauty. 

Thank you!" 

Gemma and Adam 

Open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 4.30pm 

Appointments appreciated but not essential 

Tel: 01752 698 220 

37, Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9PS 

Email: enquiries@unoboutique.co.uk 

www.unoboutique.com 

occasions by 

uno boutique 

Occasions 

by Uno 

Tel: 01803 267673 or Mob: 07803 081441 

www.kirstymatthewsphotography.co.uk 


Yummy 

She’s the second most important lady 

of the day and at a formal wedding 

she’s the hostess, so the Mother of 

the Bride can have almost as much 

fun choosing her outfit as the bride herself. 

Mums look, feel and act much younger than 

they used to – they may be Mums, but they 

don’t want to look mumsy. And when it comes 

to dressing for your daughter’s wedding there 

are only a few rules to bear in mind. 

Co-odinate your colours... 

...with the bridesmaids’ outfits and with the 

Mother of the Groom – you don’t want to stick 

out like a sore thumb in the photographs. 

JOHN CHARLES AT 

BEAU BOUTIQUE 

IN YELVERTON 

CONDICI AT BEAU 

BOUTIQUE IN 

YELVERTON AND 

OCCASIONS 

BY UNO IN 

IVYBRIDGE 

Be yourself 

Buy an outfit that makes you feel like a million 

dollars, but that you’re comfortable wearing. 

Traditional tailored Mother of the Bride outfits 

are stunning, but if they’re not you, go for 

something that is. If you’re happiest in 

trousers, top them with an elegant, floaty coat 

and choose a fabulous top to change into for 

the evening reception. 

Accessorise carefully 

The most beautiful outfits can be completely 

spoiled by the wrong accessories. When you 

go to choose your hat, bag and shoes, take 

your outfit with you and try the whole 

ensemble together so you can see the full 

effect. 

What about a hat? 

It’s the finishing touch to your outfit, but if it’s 

an informal wedding or you just don’t feel 

right, try the wonderful feather fascinators 

which are so popular and so easy to wear. If 

you’ve spent a fortune on your outfit and can’t 

justify buying a hat, think about hiring one. 

ISPIRATO AT 

OCCASIONS 

BY UNO IN 

IVYBRIDGE 

Wear in your shoes 

You’re going to be doing a lot of standing on 

the day and, if you’re feet are hurting, it’s 

going to show on your face. 


A picture speaks a 

thousand words... 

Purchase from our website www.brigidfoley.co.uk 

and view the latest womenswear collections 

Come and visit us today at: 

8 Paddons Row, Tavistock 

01822 612203 

Enjoy a unique personal 

shopping experience with a top 

to toe service. Our beautiful 

European collections include 

exclusive Hats & Fascinators to 

hire, Shoes & Bags dyed to 

match and of course our 

famous tailoring service to 

ensure that perfect fit! 


Suits you, 

Mum 

RIGHT & 

INSET LEFT: 

CABOTINE AT PLUME 

IN BUDLEIGH 

SALTERTON AND 

THE DRESSING 

ROOM IN TORQUAY 

Oh dear an autumn wedding – what to wear? ‘This 

coming season has beautiful combinations of lace, 

silk and silk tweed, to make your mouth water,’ 

says Maggie Clarke at Plume in Budleigh Salterton. 

‘Coats and dresses are firm favourites for the autumn with 

colours of caramel, oatmeal, plum, claret and a welcome 

return of navy. 

‘Also fine knitted dresses with seven-eighths coats to 

match will be a winning combination for guests. 

‘Top these with a stunning hat and shine – whatever 

the weather.’ 

For more details, call 01395 444270 or visit the 

website at www.plume-devon.co.uk. 

PICTURED 

& RIGHT: 

BRIGID FOLEY 

IN TAVISTOCK 


ROLL OF HONOUR 

Finalists in the 2015 South 

West Wedding awards were 

(winners first in bold): 

BEST BEAUTY SERVICES 

Rapture Hair & Beauty 

Joy’s Mobile Hairdressing 

Maiya’s Hair and Beauty 

Makeup by Tracy 

The Event Studios 

BEST BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Khalile Siddiqui Photography 

Mark Noall Photography 

(runner-up) 

Christian Michael Photography 

Paul Keppel Photography 

Picshore Photography 

Ross Talling Photography 

BEST BRIDAL OUTFITTER 

Budeiful Brides 

Sam Cox Bridalwear (runner-up) 

The Bridal Corner 

2015 

Everyone 

Sponsored by 

dream 

wEDDINGS 

magazine 

since 2007 

a winner! 

BEST WEDDING CATERER 

Posh Nosh Event Catering 

Eat with Englands 

Kerras Catering 

BEST CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHER 

Photography by Marion Frances 

Ben Lee Photoimagery 

Eclipse Wedding Photography 

Fiona Walsh Photography 

BEST CORNWALL 

WEDDING VENUE 

The Alverton Hotel 

Carbis Bay Hotel & Spa 

Eden Project 

St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa 

BEST DEVON WEDDING VENUE 

Woodbury Park 

Millbrook Estate (runner-up) 

Edgemoor Hotel 

Fox and Hounds Hotel 

Moorland Garden Hotel 

Northcote Manor Country House 

Two Bridges Hotel 

BEST WEDDING FILM 

Babalu Films 

Charlotte Dart Photo & Film 

Dove Films 

I Do Film Weddings 


Now rebranded as the South West Wedding 

Awards, Devon and Cornwall’s longest standing 

and most prestigious wedding award ceremony 

drew partygoers from every corner of the two 

counties earlier this year. The high profile event, at 

Plymouth’s spectacular Guildhall, recognised wedding 

specialists who provide outstanding service and always go 

the extra mile for their brides. 

The great and the good were entertained by Plymouth 

Phoenix Chorale and junk percussion band Big Beat and 

enjoyed a sumptuous three-course meal before settling 

down to find out who had taken the ‘Wedding Oscars’, 

presented by Plymouth councillor Chaz Sing and his wife. 

Samm Riley, of Orange Chilli Events, who instigated the 

awards some eight years ago and hosted the evening, said: 

‘The awards dinner is for finalists only, so effectively 

everyone there on the night was a winner.’ 

Dream Weddings magazine is delighted to have sponsored 

the awards since their inception and director Helen Johnson 

was thrilled with the number and quality of this year’s entries. 

dream 

wEDDINGS 

She said: ‘All of these professionals usually take a back 

seat, ensuring the bride is the star of her own wedding 

show – it’s great to see them enjoying the limelight on their 

own special night. And, of course, the prestige they gain 

from being in the finals is a great help for future business.’ 

It could be YOU in 2016! 

The search for the 2015 Westcountry Wedding Awards winners has already 

begun, so if you’re one of those businesses that offers that extra very special 

something to brides, it’s time to get your name down. 

The competition has been carefully thought out so that both larger and smaller 

companies can be judged on an equal footing. National chains are prohibited from 

entering and finalists are chosen purely on the results of votes by brides. 

There’s a trophy, of course, for the winners in each category, but perhaps more 

importantly, there’s also the kudos and prestige of being able to display the winner 

or finalist logo on your advertising and literature. 

magazine

2015 

PHOTOS BY RACHAEL BROADHURST OF MARTIAN ARTS IMAGES AND CHRIS BUNNEY PHOTOGRAPHY 

BEST FLORAL DESIGNER 

Sharon Mesher Wedding Flowers 

More Than Perfect Wedding Flowers For You 

Poppys of Exeter 

Rafflesia Wedding Flowers 

Tracy Q’s Cornwall Wedding Flowers 

Wheal Sara Flowers 

WEDDING MARQUEE HIRE 

M & R Marquees 

BEST REPORTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Alan Law Photography 

AVA Images (runner-up) 

GRW Photography 

Willow Studio Sidmouth 

Top bridal suppliers sparkle at 

the South West Wedding Awards 

BEST WEDDING STATIONERY 

Faithful Designs 

F3 Design (runner-up) 

BEST WEDDING TRANSPORT 

Phoenix Limousines 

BEST WEDDING CAKE DESIGNER 

Cut Me Off A Slice 

Centrepiece Cakes 

Mandy’s Classic Cakes 

Simply Sue-Perb Cakes 

The Cake Lady 

BEST WEDDING ENHANCEMENTS 

Affinity Wonders 

It’s Your Day 

Pop Goes The Weasel LTD 

The Hat Shop (Two Peas in a Pod) 

The Wedding Post Box Company 

BEST WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT 

The Swing Kings 

Caricatures by Luke Warm 

Jessica and the Rabbits 

Soul Funktion 

Visit the website at www.wedding-awards.co.uk 

BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS 

Oyster and Pearl 

Anon Design 

Benny’s Organic Ice Cream 

Clare Kinchin Photography 

Cornwall Wedding Umbrellas 

Fringe the Salon 

Lee Maxwell Photography 

Phocus Portraits 

South West Photo Booths 

Tracey Warbey Photography 

Viva Las Cakes Ltd 

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD 

South West Photo Booths 


SAVE THE DATE 

Sunday September 13th 

11 am - 3 pm 

Photo by Kirsty Matthews Photography 

WEDDINGSW dream 

RINGS 

GALORE! 

magazine 

AT OUR 

WEDDING 

EXTRAVAGANZA 

See page 51 for full details 

Going 

for gold... 

www.catherinebishop.co.uk 

Bespoke rings, locally crafted by a nationally acclaimed jeweller, add 

an extra special touch to the centrepiece of your wedding, the 

exchange of rings. Based in Barnstaple, Catherine Bishop have been 

hand-making everything precious in their workshop for over 14 

years now. More and more people, says Catherine, want the ring they wear 

for life to be different to everybody else’s. 

She said: ‘With our own designer and our own goldsmith on site we can 

make almost anything. People come in with a seed of an idea which we 

transform into the ring they have dreamed about – and because 

it is locally made, it is often cheaper than choosing a 

ring from the sort of display offered by 

most jewellers.’ 

At the moment diamonds set in 

palladium are Catherine Bishop’s 

most sought after combination. 

She said: ‘Hallmarked palladium 

is from the platinum family, so very 

hard wearing and at a much lower 

price point, so our customers can 

have a diamond set palladium band for 

a similar price to a plain platinum band.’ 


the website at www.catherinebishop.co.uk. 


The Engagement 

Traditionally, the first thing to do after telling 

your family and close friends about your 

forthcoming marriage is to announce your 

engagement in your local and/or a national 

newspaper. Do check how much it will cost before 

you place the announcement. 

It will usually read: 

The engagement is announced between Michael, 

elder son of Mr and Mrs David Jones, of Truro, 

Cornwall and Jennifer Anne, only daughter of Mr and 

Mrs Simon Hayes, of Exeter, Devon . 

Though the habit of giving engagement presents has 

now fallen somewhat into disuse, if you are lucky 

enough to receive some, don’t forget to write and 

thank the senders. 

Getting down 

to Business 

The very first things you must decide about 

your wedding are where, when - and how 

much. The most popular days for weddings 

are Saturdays and the most popular months are 

from May right through to September. If your 

plans follow that pattern, be aware that the most 

popular venues get booked up very early, so set 

the date and book the venues as soon as 

possible after your engagement. 

Talk to both sets of parents about setting 

budgets and who is going to pay for what. 

It is increasingly common for bridesmaids to pay 

for their own dresses, but if they do you should 

allow them some say in what they are going to 

wear. If you plan to pay for them yourself, you 

can choose their outfits. 

Your wedding will probably be the biggest 

party you ever throw - which means it will 

probably also be the most expensive. So it’s 

vital that you set your budget and stick to it. 

Nowadays it’s becoming much more common 

for the bride and groom themselves and even 

the groom’s parents to contribute towards the 

cost. Again, whoever is contributing to the 

cost should have some say in how the money 

is spent. 

INSURANCE 

Plan ahead for 

your perfect day 

So how much is it all 

going to cost? 

Basically, the answer is as much or as little as 

you want it to. An intimate ceremony with lunch 

in your favourite pub for your closest family and 

friends can be every bit as special as a huge event at 

a top venue for hundreds of guests. 

If you’re working on a limited budget, decide what’s 

most important to you and spend your money on that. 

Maybe you want a really spectacular dress and are 

prepared to do without a flashy car to take you to the 

reception. Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to arrive 

at your wedding in a pony and trap, and will settle for 

fewer guests. 

Whatever you decide, do remember that many guests 

may be coming a long way and spending a lot of 

money simply to attend your wedding, so it’s often 

better to look after a small number of people well than 

to invite more than you can comfortably cater for. 

The important thing is that it’s your day and the last 

thing you want to be worrying about is how you’re 

going to find the money to pay for it. So be realistic 

when you’re setting your budget - and remember that, 

with a little imagination, you can make your money go 

a lot further. 

Your budget will need to cover: 

• Wedding ring(s) 

• Wedding dress 

• Bridesmaids’ and attendants’ outfits 

• Groom’s suit 

• Stationery 

• Flowers 

• Fees for the ceremony 

• Reception venue, food and drink 

• Wedding cake 

• Photographs/video 

• Wedding transport 

• Thank you gifts for best man and attendants 

• Going away outfits 

• Honeymoon 

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 

TO ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW 

- AND THEN SOME... 

TRADITIONALLY, 

the bride’s parents pay for: 

• Announcements in the newspapers 

• All the wedding stationery 

• Bride’s and bridesmaids’ dresses 

• Transport for the bridal party to the 

ceremony and from the ceremony 

to the reception 

• Flowers for the church and the reception 

• The reception itself 

• The wedding cake 

The groom 

traditionally pays for: 

• All the fees - whether for church 

officials (including vicar, organist, 

choir, bellringers) or for the registrar 

and civil licence. 

• Bouquets for the bride and 

bridesmaids, sprays of flowers for the 

bride’s mother and his own mother and 

buttonholes for himself, the best man 

and the ushers. 

• Engagement and wedding rings for the 

bride. 

• Presents for the best man and the 

bride’s attendants. 

• Transport to the ceremony for himself 

and the best man and to the reception for 

himself and the bride 

• The honeymoon. 

Planning Makes Perfect 

cut out and keep 

Much though we hate to say it, things can go 

wrong at a wedding and it’s some 

consolation to know that you won’t lose out 

financially if they do. Insurance policies on offer 

cover everything from damage to your wedding 

dress to loss of deposits due to cancellation of the 

wedding and theft of wedding presents. Do get 

quotes before you decide which one to take out - 

and do read the small print to see exactly what 

each policy covers. 

Should unforeseen circumstances mean the 

postponment or cancellation of your wedding, 

guests can either be notified by telephone or by a 

personal or printed note saying: 

Mr and Mrs Simon Hayes announce that the 

wedding of their daughter Jennifer Anne to Mr 

Michael Jones will be postponed until (date)/will 

not now take place. If you have announced the 

engagement in the newspaper, it would be 

appropriate to place a similarly worded notice 

there too. 

D R ED AR M E A WM E WD DE ID ND GI SN GI SN ID N E VD OE N V O& N C& O RC NO WR AN LW L A L• L 4 • 1 4 1


The invitations... 

Invitations should be sent out six weeks See the panel for examples. 

before the wedding, so you will need to As well as a map detailing how to get there, it’s useful 

order them from the printer about three to include with the invitation details of where guests 

months in advance of the event. It’s worth can park and, for those who are coming long 

taking time to choose wedding stationery distances, a selection of recommended 

which matches the style of your wedding, 

whether it’s romantic and traditional, chic and 

classical or off-the-wall and bang-up-to-the - 

minute. 

Then the rest of your wedding stationery can be 

ordered in the same style, including maps to 

help guests find their way easily, order of service 

sheets (you’ll need one for each guest plus a few 

spares), menus for the reception, place cards and 

so on. The exact wording on your invitations can 

be extremely complicated if parents are divorced 

or you are hosting the wedding yourselves. 

accommodation. 

For guests of the groom’s family, the groom’s 

mother should send a list of names and addresses 

to the bride’s mother so she can issue the invitations. 

According to strict wedding etiquette, envelopes 

should be addressed only to the wife of a couple or 

family: Mrs Samuel Johnson. As a matter of 

courtesy, an invitation should be sent to the groom’s 

parents and to the minister and his wife. When 

ordering your invitations, remember you’ll only need 

one for each family, plus a few spares for 

emergencies. 

...and what they should say 

The traditional invitation, with the bride’s 

parents as hosts is worded as follows: 

Mr and Mrs Simon Hayes request the pleasure 

of your company at the marriage of their 

daughter Jennifer Anne to Mr Michael Jones at 

St Benedict’s Church, Exeter on Saturday August 

19th at 2pm followed by a reception at 

The County Hotel, Exeter 

RSVP 10 Marigold Gardens, Exeter 

In this form, the names of the guests are 

handwritten in the top left hand corner 

of the invitation. 

Alternatively a space is left in the invitation 

for the guests’ names: 

Mr and Mrs Simon Hayes request the 

pleasure of the company of 

........................................................ 

at the marriage of their daughter Jennifer Anne (etc) 

Make it clear precisely who is being invited. 

For a married couple, Mr and Mrs John 

Jeffries; for a family, Mr and Mrs John Jeffries, 

Jeremy and Jemima. 

Bride’s mother as host, 

if she is widowed: 

Mrs David Jones requests the pleasure of your 

company at the marriage of her daughter (etc) 

Bride’s mother as host if 

she is divorced: 

Mrs Margaret Jones requests the pleasure of your 

company (etc) 

Bride’s mother if she has remarried and is 

hosting the wedding with the bride’s 

stepfather: 

Mr and Mrs George Simpson request the 

pleasure of your company at the marriage of her 

daughter Jennifer Anne (etc) 

Bride’s father as host: 

Mr David Jones requests the pleasure of your 

company at the marriage of his daughter 

Jennifer Anne (etc) 

According to strict 

wedding etiquette, 

envelopes should 

be addressed only 

to the wife of a 

couple or family 

Where the bridal couple are the hosts, the 

invitations should be worded: 

Miss Jennifer Hayes and Mr Michael Jones 

request the pleasure of your company 

at their marriage (etc) 

Divorced parents, if the bride’s 

mother has remarried 

Mr David Jones and Mrs Margaret Simpson 

request the pleasure of your company at the 

marriage of their daughter Jennifer Anne (etc) 

Divorced parents, if the bride’s mother 

has not remarried: 

Mr David Jones and Mrs Margaret Jones request 

the pleasure of your company at the marriage of 

their daughter (etc) 

Bride’s father remarried and hosting the wedding 

with the bride’s stepmother: 

Mr and Mrs David Jones request the pleasure 

of your company at the marriage of his 

daughter Jennifer Anne (etc) 

Invitations to civil weddings follow the same 

format, substituting the name of the register 

office or approved venue for the church 

in the examples above. 

Where space at the wedding ceremony is 

limited, guests can be invited to the reception 

only. For these invitations, the wording 

(depending on the host) is: 

Mr and Mrs Simon Hayes request the pleasure 

of your company at a reception at the County 

Hotel, Exeter on Saturday, 19th August at 3pm 

following the marriage of their daughter Jennifer 

Anne to Mr Michael Jones. 

The same wording can be used to invite extra guests to 

an evening party following the main reception. 




REGISTER OFFICE 

To marry at a register office or building approved 

for civil ceremonies, your first step is to contact 

the registrar and/or venue to confirm registrar 

and date are available. 

Then both bride and groom must each give 

notice of the wedding in person at the register 

office covering the area where they live (and 

where they must have been in residence for at 

least seven days). 

If you both live in the same district you should 

attend the register office together - but whether 

you do or not, ring your local office first as many 

now operate appointment systems. 

Each of you will have to produce evidence of your 

name, age, marital status and nationality - for 

example, a current valid full passport. If you 

don’t have one, you’ll need two documents - for 

example a birth certificate and utility bill. 

If you have been married before, you’ll need 

evidence that you are now free to marry - for 

instance a decree absolute or former spouse’s 

death certificate. 

Photocopies of any documents are not normally 

acceptable. 

The fee for giving notice is £35 each and you 

must wait 15 clear days before the wedding. 

In exceptional circumstances the Registrar 

General may consider waiving the waiting period. 

A notice of marriage is valid for 12 months. 

THE NORMAL ORDER 

OF SERVICE FOR A 

CHURCH WEDDING IS: 

Entrance of the bride • 

Hymn • The marriage • Prayers 

Hymn or psalm • Blessing 

Signing of the register • Recessional 

LICENSED VENUES 

Over the past few years since a change 

in the law some 2,000 venues 

throughout the country have become 

licensed to hold civil weddings. They range 

from hotels to stately homes, zoos to football 

clubs. You still have to give notice of your 

intention to marry in the same way as you do 

for register office weddings and, in the same 

way, you can personalise the ceremony to 

suit yourselves although no religious music 

is allowed. Though this option costs more 

than a register office ceremony - you will 

have to pay for the hire of the room and it 

costs more to have the registrar travel to you 

- it is becoming increasingly popular as the 

trend away from church weddings 

continues. 

The Ceremony 

church or civil 

Religious or civil, register office or one of the new approved 

venues, a wedding can take place on any day of the week 

between 8am and 6pm. While most still take place on Saturdays, 

Fridays are gaining in popularity allowing guests travelling a fair 

distance to make a long weekend of the celebrations. 

Church Weddings 

The Church of England welcomes couples 

who want to marry in church whatever their 

beliefs, whether or not they are christened 

and whether or not they are regular 

churchgoers, though same sex couples are 

currently limited to civil ceremonies. 

A marriage conducted in church will include 

asking for God’s guidance and blessing, adding 

a spiritual dimension to the ceremony which 

many couples find particularly special and 

moving. 

Your first step is to find a church, which need not 

necessarily be your local one, and arrange an 

appointment with the vicar so you can get to 

know him or her and complete some forms. The 

vicar will explain the church fees and the system 

of reading the banns. 

Banns are the public announcement of your 

marriage and legally must be called in church for 

three Sundays during the three months before 

the wedding. They have to be read in the parish 

where each of you lives and also in the church 

where you will marry, if this is different. 

Although the vows you make to each 

other in church are those which have 

been handed down through 

generations, you still have a huge 

amount of influence over the service. 

You can choose your hymns and 

music, readings and what prayers you 

would like and family and friends can 

contribute to the service. 

Marrying abroad 

It’s important to establish early on what the 

church’s policy is on photographs or video being 

taken during the service, whether any secular 

music is allowed and on the throwing of confetti 

within the church grounds. 

Ask too about other couples marrying on the 

same day as it may be possible to share the cost 

of the church flowers. 

Second 

Marriages 

Though the Roman Catholic church does not 

condone divorce, there are some 

circumstances in which the Church of 

England will marry divorced people, so it’s 

worth consulting your vicar. Even if you are 

limited to a civil ceremony, some ministers 

will offer a Service of Blessing afterwards. 

Religious services in churches outside the 

established Church of England require a licence 

from the authorised registrar of your area and 

will have different requirements, so see your 

priest or minister as early as possible. 

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Combining your wedding with the holiday of a lifetime is gaining in popularity with exotic 

destinations luring an increasing number of couples. The sun-kissed beaches of the Caribbean, 

the Maldives and Bali are among the most popular choices and many tour operators now offer 

all-inclusive packages. The legal requirements for each country may differ but generally if a marriage 

is recognised as legally binding in the country in which it takes place, it will be recognised in the UK 

as well. Consult your tour operator and allow at least three months for all the paperwork to be 

properly processed. 




The Best Man 

If the bride is the star of the wedding show, the best 

man is the kingpin of a successful wedding day, so 

make sure your groom chooses him with care. 

However tempting it might be to choose the joker 

who’s the life and soul of every party, you’re far better 

off with someone who will take his responsibilities 

seriously, keep all the organisation under control and 

leave you to enjoy your day without any niggling 

worries about how many guests have been 

stranded at the church. The part that worries most 

best men is the speech, but that should be the least 

of their problems. The best man’s job, in a nutshell, 

is to support the groom both in the run-up to the 

wedding and on the day itself. 

Before the wedding, the best man should: 

• Make sure he keeps himself up to date with all 

the arrangements, liaising regularly with the 

groom and the bride’s family 

• Check the hiring, cleaning or collecting of suits 

for himself and the groom 

• Check the ordering of the flowers for the bride 

and her attendants, sprays for the two mothers 

and buttonholes for himself, the groom and 

other immediate members of the families 

• Check the printing and collection of order of 

service sheets and make sure that the ushers 

know what their duties are 

• Check arrangements for the first night and 

honeymoon are in place and that necessary 

passports and visas are in order 

• Organise the groom’s stag night - preferably 

some days in advance of the wedding - and 

make sure the groom gets home safely 

afterwards 

• Check the rings have been collected 

• Check the transport for the bridal party both to 

the ceremony and from there to the reception 

• Organise accommodation for the groom and 

himself the night before the wedding 

The chief bridesmaid 

• He might also be asked to help with accommodation 

for guests and to liaise with live musicians or 

disco both before and during the reception 

On the day 

• Take the groom’s going away clothes to the 

reception venue 

• Check the service sheets are delivered to the 

church for the ushers to hand out to guests as 

they arrive 

• Make sure the groom arrives for the ceremony 

in good time 

• Hold the ring(s) until the appropriate moment in 

the ceremony when they should be handed to 

the groom or the minister 

• Pay all the church fees on the groom’s behalf 

before the ceremony 

• Sign the register as a witness to the marriage 

• Get the bridal party together for photographs 

• Make sure the ushers arrange lifts to the 

reception for any guests who need them 

• Escort the bride and groom to the bridal car and 

then escort the bridesmaids to the reception 

The bride’s equivalent of a best man also needs to be chosen with care as it is she who will support the 

bride in the run-up to the ceremony and on the day itself. Though her duties aren’t as arduous as those 

of her male equivalent, they’re every bit as important in ensuring the bride has a worry-free day. 

THE CHIEF BRIDESMAID: 

• Arranges the hen night and make sure the bride gets home safely 

• Arranges for the bride’s going away outfit and honeymoon luggage to be taken to the reception venue 

• Helps the bride to dress for the ceremony 

• Makes sure the flowers and bouquets have arrived 

on schedule 

• Supervises the other bridesmaids and attendants 

and assembles them at the church ready for the 

arrival of the bride 

• Arranges the bride’s dress and veil before the 

procession down the aisle 

• Takes the bride’s bouquet at the start of the wedding 

service and carries it to the vestry ready to give back 

to the bride after the signing of the register 

• Keeps an eye on young attendants 

during the reception 

• Helps the bride change from her wedding dress into 

her going away outfit 

• Arranges for the wedding dress to be returned home 



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• Liaise with the toastmaster or, if there isn’t 

one, assume those duties himself - these 

include announcing the speeches and the 

cutting of the cake 

• Reply to the groom’s toast to the bridesmaids 

with a brief, polite and - if possible - funny 

speech before reading out the cards and 

telegrams 

• Announce the newlyweds’ departure from the 

reception and ensure they have all their tickets 

and luggage 

• Make sure all the guests have transport to their 

accommodation 

• Arrange for any wedding presents taken to the 

reception to be taken home 

• Take the groom’s wedding clothes from the 

reception and, if necessary, return hired suits. 

The speech 

When it comes to the speech, all the advice is: 

Resist the temptation to tell any juicy stories 

whatsoever from the couple’s past. The 

escapades may have been hilarious, but now is 

not the time for embarrassing reminders about 

past romances or past quarrels between the 

happy pair. 

Because the best man’s speech is generally 

regarded as the prime entertainment at the 

reception, getting it together can be a daunting 

prospect - but don’t panic. If you can tell jokes - 

clean ones, please - that’s fine, but a short, polite 

and sincere speech wishing the couple every 

happiness will fit the bill just as well. 

Unless you’re experienced at this sort of thing, 

write down exactly what you want to say and 

practise it. Don’t be tempted to wing it onthe day. 

The three essential parts of the speech are to 

thank the groom on behalf of the bridesmaids for 

his kind words about them, to read the cards and 

telegrams that have arrived and to announce the 

cutting of the cake. 

THE USHERS 

Church weddings normally have 

three ushers who should arrive at 

the church about 40 minutes 

before the wedding is due to start. 

Their principal job is to hand out the 

order of service sheets to guests as they 

arrive and show them to their seats - 

friends and family of the bride on the left 

of the aisle, friends and family of the 

groom on the right. 

They should make sure one of them pays 

special attention to the groom’s parents 

and the bride’s mother as they arrive and 

escorts them to their places. 

They should also help the best man 

organise lifts to the reception for guests 

who may need them. 

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Who does what 

- and when... 

If you think military precision takes the fun out of a 

wedding, you’d be wrong. The essence of a trouble-free 

day is that everyone knows where they’re supposed 

to be and what they’re supposed to be doing. 

Your civil ceremony 

explained 

Gone are the days when a civil marriage was a 

hasty 15-minute affair, conducted in a small 

room at the register office. Nowadays many 

register offices have light, spacious ceremony 

rooms or suites accommodating reasonably large 

wedding parties and even a separate bride’s 

waiting room and garden for photographs. 

A large number of venues are now also licensed 

for civil ceremonies and the only major restriction 

is that no religious music or reading may be used. 

Otherwise, you may personalise your ceremony in 

terms of vows, readings, music, dedicating 

candles and lots more. The registrar will offer help 

and advice in planning your ceremony and will 

normally meet you a few weeks in advance to go 

over the format which could be: 

• Pre-arrival music 

• Entrance music 

• Welcome by the registrar 

• Reading 

• Legal declarations and vows 

• Promises and exchange of rings 

• Signing the register 

• Reading or music 

• Presentation of the certificate 

• Leaving music 

You can also have a ‘dual’ ceremony – after a short 

ceremony at the register office to fulfil the legal 

requirements, you can have a further ceremony of 

your choosing in front of family and friends on the 

beach or in a woodland glade, for instance. 

Most registrars will try to be as flexible as possible 

to accommodate individual requests and they will 

lead you through your declarations, vows and 

promises. 

The one thing you must do is agree all of your 

selections in advance to ensure they comply with 

the law. 

GOODBYE AND 

GOOD LUCK 

The bride and groom should always be 

the first to leave the reception. 

The best man announces their 

departure after they have changed into 

their going away clothes and, if the 

bride is going to throw her bouquet, 

she should do so just before she 

leaves for her honeymoon. 

At the Reception 

The formal receiving line at the reception should 

take the following order: 

Bride’s parents 

Groom’s parents 

Bride and Groom 

Chief bridesmaid 

and best man 

After the meal, the best 

man (or toastmaster, if you 

have one) introduces the 

speeches in the following 

order: 

The bride’s father (or 

an old family friend) 

always speaks first, 

welcoming the guests 

to the reception and 

his new son-in-law to 

the family. He will 

complement the bride and often 

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MARION FRANCES 

thanks her mother for their many happy years together. 

He ends by proposing the toast to the bride and groom. 

The groom replies to his father-in-law’s toast, 

thanking him and the bride’s mother for their daughter, 

for their welcome into the family and for the reception 

(the wording can be discreetly changed here if the 

newlyweds and/or the groom’s parents have contributed 

to the expense). 

He thanks the guests for coming to celebrate the day 

and for the presents they have given. He thanks his best 

man and the bride’s attendants for the help they have 

given to the bride. He then proposes the toast to the 

Order of service 

The order of service is variable and your 

minister or priest will advise you. Often a 

hymn is sung after the bride’s procession, 

followed by readings and an address by the 

minister. 

The marriage itself follows. The minister asks: 

“Who giveth this woman to be married to this 

man?” and the bride’s father silently gives his 

daughter’s right hand to the minister, who passes 

it to the groom. 

The bride’s father takes his seat beside the bride’s 

mother. 

The vows are made and the best man may either 

pass the ring(s) to the groom or they may be 

placed on the minister’s prayer book before he 

passes them to the groom. 

Arrival at the 

church 

The ushers should arrive about 40 minutes before 

the ceremony is due to begin 

The groom and best man should arrive about 15 

minutes before the ceremony is due to begin 

The bridesmaids and attendants should arrive about 

five minutes before the ceremony is due to begin 

The bride’s mother should be the last to arrive before 

the bride - when she is shown to her seat that is a signal 

to the congregation that the wedding is about to start 

The bride will be met on her arrival at the church by the 

minister, who precedes the bride and her father down 

the aisle As the congregation rises, the groom and best 

man take their places at the chancel steps 

The order of the bride’s procession is: Minister, 

Bride on her father’s right arm, Attendants. 

bridesmaids. Now girl 

power is more firmly 

established, it is not 

uncommon now for 

the bride to say a few 

words and if she 

chooses to do so, she 

should speak after her 

new husband. This is a 

good opportunity for her 

to thank all the people 

who have helped her plan 

the big day, to thank her 

own parents for all their 

support and to thank the groom’s parents for welcoming 

her into their family. 

Last of the speeches is always the best man, who 

replies to the groom’s toast to the bridesmaids, wishes 

the happy couple well, read the cards and telegrams 

and announces the cutting of the cake. 

Many weddings now include an evening dance or 

disco. Before it begins, the best man should make sure 

the bride and groom are ready to take the floor first, 

followed by the bride’s parents, the groom’s parents, the 

best man and chief bridesmaid. 

The best man then returns to his seat. 

After the ceremony, the minister leads the 

couple to the altar for prayers, possibly a hymn 

or psalm and a final blessing. The minister then 

leads the couple to the vestry to sign the register 

and they are usually joined by their parents, the 

best man and the chief bridesmaid. The signing 

of the register must be witnessed by two adults 

and it is at this point that the bride raises her veil. 

While this is taking place, the choir may sing or 

the organist play a piece of music. 

The bridal procession then leaves the church in 

the following order: 

Bride and groom 

Young attendants 

Chief bridesmaid with the best man 

Bride’s mother with the groom’s father 

Groom’s mother with the bride’s father. 

If you are having bells, they will peal out at 

this point. 

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Planning Makes Perfect


Those all-important 

The Photographs 

If you’re anything like most brides, your wedding day 

will fly by and the best way of reliving it in the years 

to come will be through your photographs. 

So how do you go about choosing your 

photographer? 

The Professional Wedding Photographers Network 

(PWPN) advises: 

• Base your selection on whether you like the kind of 

work your photographer does. Visit a selection (in 

person or by website) and ask to see examples of 

their work from recent weddings. Notice how the 

photographer has chosen his settings and make sure 

there’s a mixture of different types of shots. 

• If the firm you visit employs several photographers, 

find out who has taken the pictures you like best 

and make sure you book that specific photographer 

for your day – and find out what happens if that 

photographer is suddenly not available. 

• Decide whether you want formally posed shots, or 

whether you would like the photographer to take 

informal pictures as they happen. 

• Black and white photographs are now as popular 

as colour so find out whether your photographer 

will shoot in black and white film or turn colour 

pictures into black and white afterwards. Ask 

whether proofs will be available at the reception. 

• Your photographer may well know the church and 

reception venue you have chosen, but if he doesn’t 

check he will visit both before the day so he can 

choose the best locations. 

• Make sure you get a written quotation. 

All PWPN member 

are professional wedding 

photographers and only ever take 

one wedding per day. Fully insured 

they use the latest technology 

and have back-up cameras. 

For more information – and 

an instant availability check – 

visit the website at 

www.pwpn.co.uk. 

The Flowers 

details 

The Cake 

Ideally your cake should be ordered at least 

three months before the wedding. Though the 

tradition is for a multi-tiered fruit cake, the rich 

variety of styles and designs now means you can 

have anything from profiteroles to a rich 

chocolate fudge. The only thing to remember is 

that it will have to be big enough to give 

everyone a slice at the reception and to send 

slices to absent friends. Traditionally the top tier 

of a wedding cake was kept for the christening of 

the first child - if you want to follow that 

tradition, you’ll have to opt for a cake that will 

last that long. Ask to see designs of wedding 

cake and find out whether bakers will create one 

to your own specifications. Try to match the style 

of cake to the style of your wedding - and 

remember that you can save money on the 

reception by choosing a wedding cake which will 

The Transport 

It’s lovely to have a luxury chauffeur-driven limousine to drive you to the ceremony - and it’s also a 

practical choice. You can be sure you’ll arrive on time and with all that room in the car, you won’t have 

to worry about your dress getting creased. 

Normally the best man drives the groom to the ceremony and then takes the car to the reception. But 

you will need transport for the bride’s mother and bridesmaids (who usually travel together) and for the 

bride and her father to the ceremony and for the principals from 

The Video 

Much the same advice applies to choosing a videographer 

as to choosing a photographer. Make sure you see 

samples of recent work, make sure the videographer you 

get is the one whose work you like best. Again check with 

the priest first whether he is prepared to give permission 

for filming during the ceremony. 

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The cost of your flowers depends very much on the time of year, so if you want a huge 

display don’t choose the middle of winter when you’ll have to pay a fortune for 

sufficient blooms. 

Spring and early summer are when the biggest choice of blooms is available - it’s something of a myth 

that flowers are easy to come by in the height of summer - though at other times of year dramatic 

effects can be achieved with foliage. 

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double as a dessert. If you do this, you might 

want to cut your cake early at the reception, 

so it can be cut up ready to serve at the 

appropriate time. 

You will need the cake to be delivered to the 

reception venue on the morning of the wedding - 

and don’t forget to check that the venue has a 

cake stand and knife you can use. 

the ceremony to the reception. Whether you want a traditional 

Rolls Royce, a classic Daimler, a convertible Cadillac, a stretch 

limo or even a horse and carriage, contact a variety of 

companies in your area and ask to see the cars themselves, not 

just pictures of them. Some companies offer a service which 

includes flowers in the cars and a glass of champagne for the 

bride and groom on their way to the reception. Check exactly 

what’s included in the price and get a written quotation. 

Your florist will help you match both the colours and the arrangement of your flowers to the style of 

the wedding, teasing out the shades of your bridesmaids’ dresses, matching the men’s buttonholes 

and styling the arrangements for both church and reception to help you create an atmosphere which 

may be country style, dreamily romantic, classically elegant or even based on a theme. 


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As this is likely to be the most 

expensive part of your wedding 

day, it’s important to set the 

standard early on in your 

planning. Popular venues get booked up 

well in advance, particularly on Saturdays 

during the peak wedding months so make 

sure of your choice by booking as early as 

you can. Do also make sure you confirm all 

the details with the venue in writing, paying 

particular attention to what is included in 

the price. 

Depending on your budget, you can have 

anything from a buffet catered for at home 

by family and friends to hiring outside 

caterers for a church or village hall to a 

formal sit-down meal at a hotel followed by an 

evening dance. 

A sit-down meal is obviously the most expensive 

option, but there are all sorts of alternatives from 

drinks and canapes to a buffet or even a barbecue. 

Whichever you choose, do make sure there are 

plenty of chairs for people to sit down while they’re 

eating - standing up balancing a drink and a plate 

while trying to eat is virtually never comfortable for 

guests. 

If you choose a hotel, do try to eat there and sample 

the food before making your booking. Check such 

details as corkage, parking space and whether the 

hotel will offer a cake stand and knife and a room for 

the bride and groom to change into their going away 

outfits. Many hotels offer a package which includes 

the services of a toastmaster and a complimentary 

room for the first night of the honeymoon. Once you 

have chosen your venue, confirm in writing what 

you understand is included in the price. 

Drinks for your guests will take up a large part of 

your budget. It’s reasonable to assume each will 

drink one or two glasses on arrival at the 

reception, three or four glasses 

with their meal and another glass with 

the toasts. 

A right royal reception 

Whether it’s a small buffet for a few close family and friends or a lavish do at the 

smartest of venues, your reception is the big celebration of your wedding - a 

chance for people to share your happiness and an opportunity for you to thank 

them for their presents and for coming to see you married. 

Though champagne is the traditional 

wedding drink, you can offer sherry, 

Pimms or Bucks Fizz on arrival and wine 

with the meal, saving the champagne - or, 

indeed a good sparkling wine - for the 

toasts. For reference, you will get between 

10 and 12 glasses of sherry to each bottle 

and between six and eight glasses of wine 

or champagne per bottle. Do remember to 

provide plenty of soft drinks for children 

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and adults who prefer them or who may be driving. 

Allow between half and one litre per person. 

There can be a long break between vvceremony and 

reception while photographs are being taken and 

some couples are now offering a glass of sherry 

outside the church and perhaps live music to 

entertain guests as they arrive at the reception. 

The usual order of events at the reception is: 

The receiving line 

The meal 

Speeches and toasts 

Cutting of the cake (though some couples prefer 

to do this before the speeches to allow it to be 

cut and served) 

Departure of bride and groom 

If you are having a sit-down meal, it is essential 

to have a seating plan. Try to put together tables 

of people who you think will get on well 

together. The top table seating plan for a sitdown 

meal is shown below. 

Don’t feel hidebound by what you think a 

traditional wedding breakfast should consists of 

Top Table Seating Plan 

Groom’s father 

Bride’s mother 

Groom 

Bride 

Bride’s father 

Groom’s mother 

Best Man 

- nowadays anything goes, from bangers and 

mash and jam roly-poly to pasta with wedding 

cake for dessert. It’s also worth remembering 

you may need to cater for vegetarians or guests 

on special diets. 

Do give considerable thought to the room and 

table decorations and the lighting at your 

reception. Flowers should match the theme 

colours of the wedding and a little money spent 

on atmospheric lighting can make an enormous 

difference. 

Favours for guests range from the traditional 

small baskets of sugared almonds or fortune 

cookies to little books of love poems. 

Crackers and balloons always help create an 

atmosphere. 

If you are having a number of small children at 

your wedding, it’s worth giving some thought as 

to whether you can organise a creche - both to 

stop the youngsters getting bored and to give 

their parents a chance to enjoy themselves 

without worrying about what their offspring are 

up to. 

WHATEVER THE SIZE OF 

YOUR RECEPTION, it’s always nice to 

have a formal or semi-formal receiving 

line to welcome your guests. This 

ensures that you get the chance to 

meet everybody and accept their 

congratulations. 

The bride’s parents, as the hosts are 

usually first in the receiving line, 

followed by the groom’s parents, the 

bride and groom and then the 

bridesmaids and attendants. 

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carriages 

▼ PERRINGS CLASSIC CARS 

▼ WESTCOUNTRY LIMOS AND CARS 

Perrings have been supplying wedding cars for 

over 40 years and have a fleet of 15 vintage 

and classic cars to choose from. Relax in the 

luxury of a Rolls Royce, Bentley, Daimler or Jaguar 

– or opt for an eye-catching vintage Beauford, 

Austin tourer or even a glorious fleet of four 

matching Packards. 

Many of the cars are film stars in their own right – 

and all are driven by professional chauffeurs. In 

fact, head chauffeur Derek was personal chauffeur 

to Dame Barbara Cartland for 16 years. 

For more information or to view the cars, call 

01548 821455 or visit www.perringscars.co.uk. 

Transport of bliss 

▼ HAREWOOD CARS 

Make it a stylish marriage by 

choosing transport which has 

the authentic flavour of the Age 

of Romance. Harewood Cars is a 

Plymouth-based family business 

which offers immaculately presented, 

elegant, vintage-style ivory cars to 

turn your dreams into reality. 

Competitively priced, they include 

a uniformed chauffeur, ribbons 

and flowers. 

For more details or to view the 

cars, call 01752 360360 or 07881 


www.harewoodcars.co.uk. 

Latest addition to the amazing range of 

wedding cars available from Plymouthbased 

Westcountry Limos & Cars is this 

stunning Chrysler 300 with Lamborghini doors. 

The family-run business has an exceptional 

selection of immaculate, fully restored cars to 

suit every bride’s style, from contemporary sixor 

eight-seater limousines to vintage Beaufords 

or a luxurious Daimler or Rolls Royce. The cars 

are presented in magnificent condition, with 

sparkling paintwork and sumptuous leather 

interiors, adorned with ribbons and flowers and 

driven by immaculate, professionally trained 

chauffeurs. 

For more information or to view the cars, 

call 01752 308300 or visit 

www.limosandcars.net. 

Harewood Cars 

Special Cars for your Special Day 

Choose from our 

fleet of 15 cars 

Call Brian on 01548 821455 or 

or John on mobile: 07870280795 

www.perringscars.co.uk 

Outstanding service at competitive prices 

Please call 01752 360360 • Mobile: 0788 1670403 

www.harewoodcars.co.uk 


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Autumn Wedding Fair 

The Big North Devon Wedding Show 

The Big Sheep, Bideford 

Sunday 20th September 

(11am - 4pm) 

Contact Weddings by Claire for more information. 

Tel: 07531 010278 • info@weddingsbyclaire.co.uk 

www.weddingsbyclaire.com 

Sunday October 4th 

11am - 3pm 

Inviting 

prospect 

Winners of a Cornish Brides Award in 

2013, 2014 and 2015, English 

Rose Stationery specialises in 

creating handmade, quality wedding 

stationery with a simple, yet distinctive, elegance. 

All of their stationery is beautifully created and 

designed and can be adapted to suit the colour, 

theme and style of your wedding. 

They are now working in partnership with several 

prestigious venues within Devon and Cornwall, 

supplying stationery for all their events. 

As a result of this success, owner Sarah 

Buckmaster has launched a new deluxe range of 

stationery aimed at the top end weddings. 

These invitations are stunning dupioni silk 

invitation boxes, handcrafted wooden boxes and an engraved acrylic range due 

to be launched in the next few weeks. These luxury ranges can be found on the 

new website www.er-stationery.com and need to be seen to be believed. 

For more details, call 01208 813033 or visit the websites at 

www.englishrosestationery.com and www.er-stationery.com. 

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Exeter Court 

HOTEL 

A Day to Remember 

Make your dream 

wedding a reality! 

Two distinctive hotels to choose from 

Licensed for civil ceremonies 

Wedding parties up to 150 

Tailor made packages 

Dedicated wedding co-ordinator 

QUEENS COURT HOTEL 

BYSTOCK TERRACE, EXETER EX4 4HY 

Tel: 01392 272709 • e: enquiries@queenscourt-hotel.co.uk 

www.queenscourt-hotel.co.uk 

EXETER COURT HOTEL 

KENNFORD, EXETER EX6 7UX 

Tel: 01392 832121 • e: info@exetercourthotel.co.uk 

www.exetercourthotel.co.uk 


A B E A U T I F U L C O U N T R Y H O T E L 

Exclusively yours 

▼ Ta Mill, near Launceston 

PHOTOS BY EMMA JANE LEE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Licensed for civil ceremonies 

Weddings up to 100 guests for wedding breakfast 

and 150 for evening reception • Superb facilities 

Haytor Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9LE 

Tel: 01626 832466 • www.edgemoor.co.uk 

Set in 45 acres of rolling Cornish 

countryside, Ta Mill provides the 

perfect venue for a secluded 

wedding in an idyllic hideaway. Close 

to the North Cornwall coastline and yet 

within easy reach of the unspoilt tors 

of Bodmin Moor, Ta Mill is located in 

an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

This magical site can be yours 

exclusively for a two- or three-day 

celebration which will be tailored to 

suit your own unique style: they work 

with some of the best local suppliers 

to help you create the wedding of your 

dreams. 

Say ‘I Do’ in front of your nearest and 

dearest indoors in the beautifully 

decorated Courtyard Suite. Or choose 

an outdoor venue in the luscious 

green gardens with far-reaching 

views, the wildlife pond as the 

backdrop and nature surrounding you. 

Enjoy your bespoke wedding 

breakfast in the Courtyard Suite or in 

a personalised marquee erected in 

the gardens at Ta Mill. Whether it’s a 

formal three course wedding 

breakfast or a simple hog roast, help 

is on hand to choose one of the 

recommended caterers to create an 

unforgettable menu. 

After you have danced the night away 

under the stars you can spend your 

wedding night in your own luxury 

honeymoon cottage. 

With accommodation for up to 60 

guests, spa facilities and stunning 

wildlife walks, Ta Mill offers a unique 

wedding experience – the perfect 

romantic start to your married life. 



www.tamill.co.uk. 


▼ The Edgemoor, Bovey Tracey 

dreamvenues 



Originally a Victorian school, the picturesque 

and intimate setting of The Edgemoor 

country house is the perfect spot 

for a fabulous ceremony and celebration. 

Talk to wedding co-ordinator Simon about a tailored 

wedding to suit your tastes and budget. 

The Edgemoor is a family-run hotel who simply love 

hosting weddings! 

Simon said: ‘We have found that no two weddings 

are the same. That’s why we won’t restrict you with 

packages. We believe in a more personal approach 

to your special day. 

‘We close the hotel and restaurant to the public so 

that you have exclusive use of the hotel and the 

grounds during your wedding. 

‘You and family or friends will get full use of our 17 

bedrooms for two nights so you can relax the 

night before and enjoy more of the night of 

your wedding.’ 

Of course The Edgemoor can be flexible too, so 

have a chat with Simon about options. Its indoor 

and outdoor facilities can accommodate any 

number of guests up to 100 during the day and up 

to 150 for an evening reception. The grounds 

around the hotel and Haytor (only a mile away) on 

Dartmoor are especially lovely for wedding day 

photographs. 

The Edgemoor specialises in midweek weddings 

and is fully licensed for civil ceremonies. 


the website at www.edgemoor.co.uk. 

▼ Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club, Bodmin 

Astunning venue for wedding ceremonies and 

receptions, Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club 

specialises in providing a personalised, attentive 

service, delicious food and spacious wedding suites, 

which can accommodate up to 100 guests. 

And they cater for only one reception per day, so 

you will be their complete focus on your wedding 

day, from the moment you step onto the specially 

laid red carpet right to the final ‘Goodnight.’ 

Located on the outskirts of Bodmin, easily 

accessible via the A30/A38 and only an hour’s drive 

from Exeter, the family-owned and run hotel has 

beautiful views over the Cornish countryside and a 

wealth of wonderful backdrops for those allimportant 

photographs. 

A dedicated wedding co-ordinator will be on hand from 

your first enquiry to offer all the help and advice you 

need and a team of professional chefs has designed a 

variety of different menus to choose from – or you can 

have a bespoke menu designed specially for you. 

Wedding co-ordinator Clare Bond said: ‘We can 

offer thoughtful seasonal packages that work with 

your budget to ensure your day is every bit as 

special as you had always dreamed. 

‘From a small intimate ceremony to a big evening 

celebration, we can fulfil your wedding day wishes.’ 

For more information, call Clare on 

01208 262 570 or visit the website at 

www.lanhydrockhotel.com. 


For your special day, contact the 

Devon hotel with a different outlook... 

• Choose from 6 function rooms for up to 400 guests 

• 19 acres of wooded grounds - spectacular sea views 

• Wedding licence 

• Leisure facilities plus hair salon, beauty and 

holistic therapies 

• Easy access with ample parking 

Mount Pleasant Road, 

Dawlish Warren, Devon EX7 0NA 

Telephone: 01626 868000 

www.langstone-hotel.co.uk 



HOTEL 

NEWQUAY, CORNWALL 

FOR A DAY TO REMEMBER! 

SET IN 4 ACRES OF COUNTRYSIDE WITH STUNNING VIEWS 

WEDDING 

PARTIES FROM 

£65 PER 

PERSON 

(all inclusive) 

• Licensed for civil marriages and civil partnerships 

• Weddings from 40 to over 200 

An Inclusive Wedding Package Includes: 

• Rum Punch reception drink 

• 3 course candlelit wedding breakfast 

• 2 glasses of wine with the meal 

• Sparkling wine for toast 

• Evening buffet 

• Honeymoon suite with champagne, 

chocolate, fruit and flowers. 

• Fresh flower arrangements, place cards etc. 

• Evening entertainment 

"The whole day was brilliant, if we could do it all again we wouldn't 

change a thing, great location, great food, great staff great wedding!" 

Mr & Mrs. Dowty 

For more information or to arrange an appointment please contact us on 01637 879292 

email: reception@hotel-california.co.uk • www.hotel-california.co.uk

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▼ The Moorland Garden Hotel, Yelverton 

From the picturesque gardens to the moorland surrounds, the Moorland 

Garden Hotel offers the perfect setting to celebrate your special day in 

style. Nestled within nine acres of gardens on the edge of Dartmoor 

National Park, this luxury hotel caters for wedding parties from two to 160. 

Whether you choose to say ‘I do’ in the elegant Crystal Room, or outside 

beneath the ornate Rose Arbour, this is your dream destination to tie the knot. 

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WEDDING PHOTOS 

The glittering Crystal Room, 

complete with 12 chandeliers and 

one of the south west’s largest 

sprung wooden dance floors, is a 

dazzling space, further enhanced 

with large ornate gold and silver 

mirrors which reflect the light. 

For the icing on the cake, the 

Forget-Me-Not suite is an ideal 

bridal boudoir with its four poster 

bed. Complementing this are 

three other, stylish bedroom 

suites and 40 bedrooms. 

Every detail of your big day will be 

taken care of by the dedicated 

wedding team, who are on hand 

to provide assistance and 

planning throughout. 



www.moorlandgardenhotel.co.uk. 


▼ Tavistock Town Hall 

dreamvenues 

▼ Buckerell Lodge Hotel, Exeter 

At the Buckerell Lodge Hotel, one of Exeter’s 

finest wedding venues, they understand that 

your wedding day is one of the most 

important days of your life, which is why they take 

pride in making sure that this very special day will 

be everything you could possibly wish for and 

more. 

Agracious wedding venue at a more than 

reasonable price, Tavistock Town Hall offers 

couples an elegant blank canvas on which 

to stamp their own individuality. 

Licensed for civil ceremonies and accommodating 

up to 190 seated guests, the oak- beamed, woodpanelled 

hall features wrought iron chandeliers, a 

minstrels’ gallery, a stage and a pale polished wood 

floor – perfect for dancing. 

Hire the hall by itself and make your own 

catering arrangements or ask the town 

hall about their recommended suppliers. 

There is also a second room available for 

smaller functions of up to 40 guests. 

Friendly and experienced staff are on hand 

to make your special day memorable and 

are more than happy to pass their 

experience on to you to make the 

organisation of your day as stress-free as possible. 

When you book the town hall, it’s yours for the day, 

so you don’t have to worry about sharing it with 

other events. 

Exclusive hire of the building – to include tables, 

chairs, bar and bar staff – comes at a very 

competitive price. 


the website at www.tavistocktownhall.co.uk. 

PHOTO BY KHALILE SIDDIQUI 

From the grandest of weddings to the most 

intimate of celebrations, the team at Buckerell 

Lodge would be delighted to help you organise 

your special day, and the dedicated wedding 

co-ordinator will be on hand to ensure even the 

finest detail is taken care of. 

Contact your dedicated wedding 

co-ordinator directly by email at events. 

Buckerell@shlhotels.com or telephone 01392 

222 625. Or why not join them at one of their 

regular monthly open evenings, where you can 

meet the team and check out the facilities. 

Tavistock Town Hall 

Your local vibrant events venue 

• Licensed for civil ceremonies 

• Seating for up to 190 guests 

• Exclusive hire at competitive rates 

• Fully licensed onsite bar 

Tel: 01822 617232 • www.tavistocktownhall.co.uk 


Enjoy a relaxed wedding, 

in a unique Devon setting 

that is exclusively yours. 

Upton Barn with its 

secret Walled Garden 

is a stunning location 

for your wedding. The 

stylishly converted Cider 

Barn oozes atmosphere. 

With beautiful gardens 

overlooking the lake, you 

are spoilt for choice of 

where to say “I do”. 

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Upton Barn 

Contemporary Barn & Walled 

Garden licensed for indoor 

and outdoor civil ceremonies 

Panoramic views and 

extensive gardens plus a 

marquee plot 

Guest accommodation 

available on site 

Exclusively yours for your 

wedding day 

No corkage charge! 

Upton Barn 

& walled garden 

0845 548 1233 

www.uptonbarn.com 

Relaxed Exclusive Unique 

Upton Barn and Walled Garden Upton Farm Cullompton Devon EX15 1RA

For your perfect wedding... 

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Greenbank Hotel 

in the perfect setting... 

the only thing missing, is you. 

The Greenbank, Harbourside, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2SR 

01326 312440 | www.greenbank-hotel.co.uk | reception@greenbank-hotel.co.uk 


Staddon Heights 

Golf Club 

▼ The Atlantic Hotel, Newquay 

• A superb setting with spectacular 

views over Plymouth Sound 

• Weddings up to 90 for a sit 

down meal or 150 for a buffet 

• Tailor made packages 

• Professional & friendly staff 

For an informal chat please contact Tim or Sharon 

Tel: 01752 402475 • www.staddonheightsgolf.co.uk 

Astunning clifftop location with 

spectacular coastal views, a 

wide range of room sizes for 

both ceremony and reception, 

flawless service and fine cuisine: the 

award-winning Atlantic Hotel in 

Newquay has it all. And they currently 

have a fantastic all-inclusive offer for 

some dates this autumn and winter. 

For just £3,999 the elegant four star 

hotel will provide everything for a 

ceremony and reception for 50 

people, from wine and canapés on 

arrival to a three course meal 

with wine, table decorations, 

evening buffet, entertainment and 

complimentary rooms for the 

newlyweds and their parents. 

The Atlantic Hotel can, of course, 

host celebrations of all sizes 

with a choice of four separate 

function suites. 

It is licensed for civil ceremonies and 

you can even get married al fresco, 

under the garden gazebo or on the 

Sun View Terrace. 

Celebrations from five to 500 guests 

can easily be accommodated and with 

PHOTOS BY PAUL KEPPEL PHOTOGRAPHY 

its recent award of an AA rosette, you 

can be sure the food is as wonderful 

as the chic, modern surroundings. 

The Atlantic Hotel stands in 10 acres 

of its own headland – perfect for 

those all-important photographs. 

From your first enquiry to your last 

dance, friendly and professional staff 

at this family run hotel, offer service 

with a personal touch and attention to 

detail that will make all the difference 

to your celebrations. 



www.atlantichotelnewquay.co.uk. 


▼ Staddon Heights Golf Club, Plymouth 

dreamvenues 

PHOTO BY RON BUSHELL PHOTOGRAPHY 

Asuperb setting with unforgettable views, a 

choice of suites accommodating from just a 

dozen to 150 guests and experienced staff 

dedicated to making your wedding day everything 

you ever dreamed of: Staddon Heights Golf Club 

offers the perfect location for your wedding 

reception. 

With menus to suit every budget, the club can arrange 

any option from a buffet to a sit down meal. 

For larger weddings, the well-furnished and 

comfortable clubhouse can accommodate parties of 

up 90 guests for a sit down meal and 150 for a buffet. 

For groups of up to around 40, the Centenary Room 

offers a fantastic alternative, while for a really 

intimate atmosphere for 12 to 15, the Boardroom 

is perfect. 

Whatever your chosen style of reception, expert 

and attentive managers will talk through all the 

potential options and offer any advice you need. 

Manager Tim Aggett said: ‘Whatever the size, style 

or timing of your wedding celebration we will work 

hard to ensure a special day for you.’ 

For more information contact Tim or Sharon on: 

01752 402475 or visit the website at 

www.staddonheightsgolf.co.uk. 


PHOTO BY RON BUSHELL PHOTOGRAPHY 

▼ The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth 

Wed by the water at The Greenbank Hotel, 

Falmouth where the sea meets the sky and 

the sound of water gently lapping against the 

harbour provides a serene and elegant setting for the 

most special of occasions. And now you can share the 

big day with more of your nearest and dearest as the 

beautiful Riverbank Suite can now hold up to 130 

guests! Tranquil and luxurious, with panoramic views 

across the Fal estuary, The Greenbank is contemporary 

yet full of character, stylish but relaxed, and as such 

can provide the perfect wedding day whether a vintage 

vision or dazzling extravaganza. Where the views are 

second only to the bride, the waterside location is the 

guest of honour with Champagne toasts on the terrace 

and the wedding breakfast served by the water. 

The hotel’s Water’s Edge Restaurant and Bar has also 

had a complete refurb – a building project which began 

back in February. ‘There’s been quite a departure from 

our previous styling,' says general manager Ben 

Young, 'but we’ve made sure everything’s remained 

tasteful and quintessentially Greenbank.' 

The restaurant is now a clever blend of contemporary 

styling that still embraces the history of the building. 

Relaxed and informal, you'll discover modern art on 

the walls from Cornish artists as you relax over supper. 

Uniquely, they've also added pontoon berths for boats, 

so you can sail up and walk straight into the hotel from 

its private quay. 


www.greenbank-hotel.co.uk. 


Photo by Gareth Williams Photography 

HOLNE PARK HOUSE 

Ashburton, Devon • Tel: 01364 655918 • www.holnepark.co.uk 


The 

Perfect PromiseOffer 

ALL INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGE 

FOR 2015/2016- ONLY £3,200 FOR 50 

GUESTS or £6,000 FOR 100 GUESTS 

• Room for ceremony with 

views across the bay 

(Registrar costs not included) 

• Glass of Bucks Fizz or Pimms 

on arrival 

• Half a bottle of house wine 

with your wedding breakfast 

• Glass of sparkling wine for the toast 

• Centrepiece of flowers on each 

table to the value of £20 each 

Extra guests will be charged as follows 

Wedding breakfast - from £25pp 

Drinks package - from £15pp 

Evening buffet - from £12,50pp 

For more information or to arrange 

a viewing call 01803 294301 

Park Hill Road | Torquay | Devon | TQ1 2DG 

www.thehotelcollection.co.uk 

• Chair covers and sash 

• Three course wedding 

breakfast (restricted menu) 

• Evening finger buffet 

• Disco for evening reception 

• Menus and table plan 

• Complimentary room for 

the Bride and Groom on the 

night of the wedding 

Children will be charged as follows 

4 and under - free of charge 

16 and under - from £12,50 each 

Rates subject to availability 

▼ The Imperial Hotel, Torquay 

The Imperial Hotel offers an exclusive clifftop position with unrivalled 

panoramic views across Tor Bay. Exuding Victorian charm and elegance inside 

and with four acres of stunning grounds and gardens overlooking the sea, it's 

hard to imagine a more romantic, picturesque setting for your special day. 

Whether you are planning a fairytale wedding with a lavish reception, an intimate 

celebration with your closest friends and family or a civil partnership or commitment 

ceremony, the Imperial certainly knows how to pamper VIPs. Close to the town 

centre, and easily accessible from the M5, the hotel has a licence for civil 

ceremonies and 152 bedrooms (many with sea 

views and balconies), so your whole day can be 

spent at this unique venue. 

Six beautiful function suites, accommodating 

from 10 to 300 guests, include the Haldon Suite, 

where you can take your vows overlooking the 

sea, the Torbay Suite with a private balcony for 

drinks receptions or a barbecue and the elegant 

Regency Suite with period features. 

The hotel also offers a Health Club with a 

swimming pool for guests to enjoy, and beauty 

rooms so you feel relaxed and pampered on 

your special day. 

A dedicated wedding co-ordinator will help you plan your day to perfection. 

Whatever theme you want, however extravagant or unusual, there are flexible 

packages for any budget. Weekend and midweek all-inclusive packages are 

available. 

For more information, call 01803 294301 or visit the website at 

www.thehotelcollection.co.uk/torquay-imperial-hotel. 


▼ The TLH Toorak Hotel, Torquay 

...and for 

something 

completely 

different... 

Your wedding is a very special day in your 

life. Trust the TLH Toorak Hotel, Torquay, 

with its wealth of experience, to make 

yours a day to truly remember. 

Whether it’s a traditional sit down meal or a 

champagne reception in their lovely garden or a 

buffet, the Toorak Hotel team will ensure you 

have the day of your dreams. 

Several rooms are licensed for your civil 

ceremony and, as part of the TLH 

Leisure Resort group, there are 

up to 400 bedrooms across the 

hotels, so there’s plenty of room 

for guests and you can keep 

everything under one roof. 

A dedicated wedding co-ordinator 

will take you through your options 

so you know you will have the 

wedding you really want. 

It’s the extras which make the 

Toorak so special and the Aztec 

Pool complex and Aztec Spa are 

definitely worth a mention. 

Maybe book a manicure or a de-stressing 

massage for the day before or perhaps the groom 

might like a relaxing swim or a run in the gym to 

clear his head! And if you’re looking for a prewedding 

treat or a hen party get-together, then 

the Aztec Spa’s All About You packages are just 

the thing. 

Call events co-ordinator, Justin Lashley on 

01803 400131 or visit www.tlh.co.uk/weddings. 

Perfect for those lazy summer weddings: hire 

a vintage tandem ice cream trike, amply 

supplied with luscious ice cream handmade 

in Cornwall and manned in style by Mr Benny in 

his braces and flat cap. All the ice cream is made 

at Helsett Farm near Bude, who supply it to the 

likes of Selfridges and Harrods. It’s a great 

talking point for your guests – and who doesn’t 

like ice cream? 


www.bennysorganicicecream.co.uk. 


Seaspray 

B E S P O K E W E D D I N G V E N U E D E C O R 

75a Devonport Road, Stoke Plymouth PL3 4DL 

email: seaspray2010@live.co.uk • Telephone: 01752 657040 

Creative wedding stylist, 

Add a Little Sparkle, 

offers a vast range of venue decor to 

help make your day stand out from the 

crowd, whether you’re planning a 

small and intimate wedding or a lavish 

extravaganza. 

Addingthe 

Choose twinkling fairy lights or sparkling drapes, not to mention bay trees, 

table centrepieces and chair covers. The Plymouth-based specialist is now 

also offering distinctive wedding stationery. 

For details, call 0777 285 6903 or visit www.addalittlesparkle.com 

Bespoke favours, individually 

designed & created 

"excellent service and beautiful products" Jenny 

Tel: 07902 008559 

www.afavour4u.co.uk 

Seaspray of Plymouth works with brides and grooms to create 

their perfect bespoke venue decor, providing everything from 

chair covers and sashes to personalised favours and even full crystal wine 

glass charms to match your colour scheme. 

For a full range of services, call 01752 657040 or drop into the Devonport 

Road shop. 


Based in Plymouth, but 

serving the whole south 

west, afavour4u will 

create your wedding 

favours in the design 

and style you really want. 

After an initial free consultation, 

owner Pat Kelly will create a 

sample to fit exactly with your 

theme or colour palette, before 

completing your order. Her 

favours are competitively priced, 

high quality and hand-made, 

designed to complement and 

enhance your tables. 

For details, call 07902 

008 559 or visit 

www.afavour4u.co.uk. 

Wow! factor 

Have your guests post their 

wedding wishes to you in a 

genuine vintage post box, 

available to hire from the Panache 

Gallery, who will personalise the 

box just for you. Based in 

Kingsand, they cover all of Devon 

and Cornwall. 

For details, call 01752 823280 or 

visit www.panachegallery.co.uk 

Drawing on 20 years’ experience in the wedding business, Torquay based 

Samms offer you all those little bits and pieces from favours to venue 

decoration that can make your day even more special. 

Owners Anne and Chris are both professionally trained Certified Balloon 

Artists and can deliver and set up your decor locally. Alternatively, you can 

have the option of buying the majority of items via mail/telephone order, or if 

you are local to Torquay, you can collect in person. 

For more details, call 01803 214281 or visit www.samms.co.uk. 


Where dreams come true... 

M 

ount Edgcumbe House, with over 500 years of history, 

is one of the most beautiful venues in the south west, 

standing in 865 acres of stunning landscape overlooking 

Plymouth Sound. 

There are seven acres of formal gardens, 10 miles of coastline and 

more historic buildings and follies than you could want as a 

backdrop for your photographs. 

The house has three licensed rooms for civil ceremonies, 

accommodating from two to 120 guests, plus the outdoor option of 

the elegant Summer House overlooking the Earl’s Garden. 

For your reception, there’s the historic Orangery overlooking the 

Italian Garden, which seats up to 120 guests or combine the new 

with the old by choosing the new, state-of-the-art reinforced glass 

marquee nestling in the exclusive Earl’s Garden. 

With the added bonus of our experienced wedding co-ordinator, your 

wedding day at this very flexible venue will truly be a day to remember. 

Mount Edgcumbe is now offering a special price for weddings – 

venue hire for up to 120 guests for a civil ceremony and venue hire 

for up to 150 guests in the luxury marquee for £4,000. Also included 

in the package are ample parking, confetti, transport from the 

Cremyll Ferry for your guests and a bridal dressing room for use 

on the day. 

Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park - Tel: 01752 822236 

email: mt.edgcumbe@plymouth.gov.uk • www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

CASTLE HILL 

Licensed for civil weddings 

Stunning photographic opportunities 

A choice of rooms or a marquee 

Dedicated wedding co-ordinator 

And for something completely different, have a 

woodland wedding at The Holwell Temple 

Exclusively Yours 

Tel: 01598 760421 • Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 ORH 

weddings@castlehill-devon.com • www.castlehilldevon.co.uk 

Total Event Hire supply catering equipment, furniture, china, 

cutlery and glassware to hire for your special day. 

We can deliver to your chosen venue in Devon, Cornwall, 

Somerset or Dorset and we even do the washing up! 

Tel: 0800 019 7232 

www.totaleventhire.co.uk • e: info@totaleventhire.co.uk 


dreamvenues 

▼ Escot House, Ottery St Mary 

Escot, the natural place for your 

wedding, is a Georgian stately 

home situated just 15 minutes 

from Exeter, overlooking 250 acres of 

tranquil parkland. As a setting for 

weddings it could hardly be better with 

its light-filled rooms and its stunning 

views of the private park with the lake, 

lawns and beautiful champion trees. It 

is the ideal backdrop for wedding 

photographs. 

Escot House is licensed for civil 

wedding ceremonies and so your 

marriage or civil partnership can 

take place in one of Escot’s 

elegant and spacious day rooms. 

Or you could get married in a 

church and come on to Escot 

after your wedding service. The 

choice is yours. 

In either case, the unique 

atmosphere and support from 

the highly experienced staff 

allows you to relax and enjoy 

your day with total confidence. 

The in-house catering team 

enjoys an excellent reputation 

and produce is locally sourced 

wherever possible. As a private 

venue, Escot can react with total 

flexibility to each individual 

couple’s particular preferences 

and they offer excellent value 

for all bookings large or small. 

Escot’s enviable reputation is based 

on its high standard of personal, 

flexible service, quality on-site 

catering and unmatched value. 

Contact the team to arrange a viewing 

or request a brochure and find out 

how they can make your day truly 

memorable. Viewings are by 

appointment only. 



www.escot-devon.co.uk. 

Unforgettable Elfordleigh 


• Weddings up to 200 

• Guest accommodation 

• Leisure complex, Spa & Golf Course 

• Hen & Stag packages available 

• Set in spectacular countryside yet 

only minutes from Plymouth 

Call for a brochure now 


Intimate wedding 

receptions in 

a gem of a place! 

Beamed ceilings, 

wood panelled walls, 

a roaring fire, en suite 

accommodation, great 

food & fantastic hosts! 

The Square, Broadhempston, Nr. Totnes TQ9 6BN 

Tel:01803 812203 • www.monksretreat.co.uk 

• Romantic, intimate 

& utterly unique 


• Tailor made packages 

• Seaside chic accommodation 

• Family Run Business 

BEACHSIDE 

LOCATION 

Summerleaze Crescent, Bude EX23 8HJ 

Tel: 01288 353846 • www.edgcumbe-hotel.co.uk 


Photo by Matt Fryer Photography 

Photo by Matt Fryer Photography 

Photo by Tim Lamerton Photography 

Exceptional Edwardian coaching inn set within four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds 

Menus to suit all budgets. Live music licence & dance floor. Choose between licensed ballroom accommodating 

100 guests or intimate Morning Room for 40 Bright, spacious en suite rooms with stunning views • 

20 minute walk to breathtaking coastline. Choose between outside marquee or function room reception. 

Wedding Fair, 

Sunday November 

15th Free entry, 

12 noon to 4pm 

Featuring 

Ambience – wedding 

venue stylists – and 

a host of experts 

to advise and 

inspire you... 


Make it an event to remember! 

From a box of glasses to a complete kitchen, 

we have everything you need for your perfect day! 

Our event support advisers have the expertise to assist in the planning, design 

and set-up of your event, so ensuring that no detail is overlooked. 

This added to our unrivaled commitment to offering a first class service 

makes Abbotts Event Hire the natural choice for your event. 

Tel: 01209 219646 / 07588 668828 • www.abbottseventhire.co.uk 

Unit 3, Pool Industrial Estate, Druid's Road, Redruth Cornwall TR15 3RH 


dreamvenues 

▼ Lakeview Manor, near Honiton 

At Lakeview Manor, they believe 

your special day deserves only 

the best in surroundings, 

service and professional attention 

to detail. 

Licensed for civil ceremonies and 

with stunning grounds and lakes, 

Lakeview Manor is renowned for 

weddings and receptions. 

Ceremonies for up to 100 guests 

are conducted in the beautiful 

conservatory overlooking the 

front lawn and lake, while the 

permanent marquee provides a 

fabulous reception venue, 

accommodating up to 150 guests. 

Experienced wedding coordinator 

Julie Whitfield is happy 

to help and advise and will work 

alongside you from the beginning of 

the planning process right up to the 

day itself, to ensure everything 

runs smoothly and you have a 

spectacular day. 

All food is locally sourced, freshly 

prepared and presented by the 

experienced head chef and his team – 

you will be spoilt for choice – and 

there are 17 en-suite bedrooms for 

guests who want to stay overnight. 

Julie said: ‘Whether your wedding is 

large or small, you will be looked after 

and we can guarantee an experience 

to remember.’ 

PHOTO BY 

MOMENT IN TIME PHOTOGRAPHY 

Lakeview Manor is offering a special 

package for up to 50 guests, to 

include welcome drinks, three course 

wedding breakfast, glass of wine with 

your meal, sparkling wine toast and 

evening buffet for only £2,825 

Monday to Thursday and £3,475 for 

Friday and Saturday weddings. 

For more information or to 

arrange a visit call 01404 891358 

or visit the website at 

www.lakeviewmanor.co.uk. 

Love your Dreams, Love your Partner, Love 

• Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships 

• Up to 150 seated guests can be 

entertained in our marquee 

• 17 en-suite bedrooms 

accommodating up to 45 guests 

• Complete wedding package 

from £2825 

Lakeview Manor, Dunkeswell, Honiton EX14 4SH 

Tel: 01404 891287 / 891358 • www.lakeviewmanor.co.uk 



dreamvenues 

▼ Riviera International Centre, Torquay 

The Riviera International Centre, 

just off Torquay’s seafront, has 

stunning views across the Tor 

Bay and the pretty, picturesque Torre 

Abbey Park. 

They have a wealth of experience 

in hosting weddings, dinners and 

parties, with rooms and halls of all 

sizes; perfect for any theme or 

colour scheme. 

Your special day will be in the hands 

of experts with an eye for detail, 

plenty of creativity and a 

commitment to create your 

perfect occasion. 

Menus are carefully designed 

to provide something for 

all tastes and budgets; 

from traditional wedding 

breakfasts to unique carveries 

or barbeques and even 

elegant high teas. 

The Riviera International 

Centre has a licence for civil 

ceremonies, so you don’t even 

have to leave the building! 

There is plenty of on-site parking 

and a dedicated entrance for you and 

your guests. 

For those travelling from further 

afield there is an abundance of 

accommodation close by, ranging 

from smaller family-run hotels and 

stunning boutique hotels to larger 

three and four star establishments. 


206 329 or visit the website at 

www.rivieracentre.co.uk. 


ESTABLISHED 21 YEARS 

Mobile Casino Entertainment 

Fun Themed Photo Booth 

- grab a prop, strike a pose 

and the fun begins... 

Capture the funniest moments at your 

wedding, party or corporate event with our 

Themed 

- ask for package details 

£50 discount 

on a luxury 

2 table package - 

quote DC24 

Tel: 01626 368275 or 0800 335 7848 

email: enquiries@casinoselect.co.uk 

www.casinoselect.co.uk 

Moving pictures... 

IG Media was established in 2006, to provide unobtrusive memories for 

couples and their families. Over the years the business has expanded, offering 

a bespoke personal service. Owner Ian Woolway said: 'We have provided 

memories for weddings throughout the UK, from Falmouth in Cornwall to 

Cumbria and Wales, and are happy to travel further afield if required.’ 

Your wedding will be recorded by two high definition Sony cameras, and edited 

with music of your choice, with a wide choice of cases or a presentation box for 

your DVDs. A compilation demo DVD will be sent to you on request or you can 

call in and see various completed DVDs, some of which may feature your 

venue. IG Media is a founder member of Affordable Dreams, an approved 

member of Buy with Confidence (Trading Standards Approved - Membership 

0411), a member of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). 

For more information call 07931 317893 or visit the website at 

www.igmedia.org.uk 

Your Wedding, Your Day, Your Way 

• Unobtrusive Videography 

• Bespoke personal service 

• Professionally Recorded on 2 HD cameras 

• Whole Wedding Service recorded 

• Reception & Speeches 

• Good Luck Video Box 

• Choice of Presentation cases 

For competitive prices and bespoke 

personal service call Ian on 

Tel: 07931 317893 

email: ian@igmedia.org.uk - www.igmedia.org.uk 


Casino Select 

Award-winning Casino Select 

brings the real casino ambience 

to your wedding reception - but 

without any of the financial risks. 

Professional croupiers, who have 

worked in lavish casinos all around 

the world, will help your guests play 

everything from roulette and 

blackjack to poker and mini craps on 

luxury, full-size tables, so everyone 

can be a high roller for the 

night, playing with real chips and 

fun money. 

The family-run business covers Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. You can also capture the funniest 

moments at your wedding with their themed photo booth. 

For more details, call Mandy on 01626 368275 or freephone 0800 335 7848 or visit 

www.casinoselect.co.uk. 

Let the games 

commence... 

Zero Degrees Studio – the ultimate in 

photo booths and guaranteed to be a hit 

at your event. The studio is compact 

enough to accommodate any venue 

while retaining the open air feel that enables you 

and your guests to get involved in the action. 

With a professional photographer setting the 

lighting and capturing the images you 

are guaranteed an amazing collection of 

studio shots. 

For more details, visit the website at 

www.zerodegreesstudio.co.uk. 

Charlie’s Mobile Video Disco 

Torbay-based Charlie’s 

Mobile Disco is now a 

video disco, showing the 

video as the song is being 

played. They provide wedding 

reception entertainment across 

Mid and South Devon and pride 

themselves on playing music 

which will get all your guests 

dancing. Music tracks cover five 

decades and sound and lighting 

equipment are top class. 

Call 01803 833809 or visit 

www.charliesmobiledisco.co.uk. 

Your Wedding 

in Plymouth 

Tel: 01752 268331 

email: regoff@plymouth.gov.uk 

Locker Street, Plymouth PL1 2QD 

www.plymouth.gov.uk 

Licensed venue or register office. 

Let us help you to 

make your perfect day 

Photo by Rob Frost Photography 



The Guest Factor Video Kiosk 

Celebration Pyrotechnics 

Add extra fun to your 

wedding reception and 

create a lasting memento 

with a Guest Factor Video Kiosk. It 

takes a small area of space, but 

makes a great impact on the night. 

Guests simply touch the on-screen 

buttons to take a photo, record a 

video message or choose from 

100s of karaoke classics – and it 

can be personalised to match 

your theme. 

Afterwards, they’ll upload everything to an online 

gallery and send you a personalised DVD. 

...and the 

For details, call 07515 666 464 or visit 

www.theguestfactor.com. 

party begin 

Creme de la Creme Casino 

Make sure your wedding stands out from 

the crowd with a Monte Carlo style casino 

from Devon-based Creme de la Creme, 

experts in creating a glamorous atmosphere 

where guests can enjoy all the 

excitement of a night at the casino, 

without the danger of losing any real 

money, but playing with fun money to 

win prizes. They provide deluxe, fullsize 

gaming tables, real casino chips 

and immaculate, trained croupiers who 

will help beginners join in the fun. 

Creme de la Creme also have a photo 

booth for hire, so when your guests 

aren’t playing the tables, they can dive into the 

props basket and record the hilarious results. 


www.cremedelacremefuncasino.co.uk. 

The magic of a professional firework 

display provides a dazzling spectacle to 

launch your evening reception or to act 

as the perfect ending to a wonderful day. 

Celebration Pyrotechnics has over 15 years 

experience in creating individual displays for 

events and celebrations throughout the 

region. They offer a free site inspection to 

advise on the suitability of the venue and all 

safety issues and to discuss your individual 

requirements. 

Call 01208 78790 or visit 

www.celebrationpyro.com 

Give your guests an evening to remember... 

Crème De La Crème 

CASINO 

Entertainment 

You and your guests will love this 

fun Casino. It has all the glamour 

and excitement of the real thing, 

the only difference being that 

no real money is involved. 

For more info contact: 

01626 334538 

www.cremedelacremefuncasino.co.uk 


Dream Weddings Directory • www.dreamwed.co.uk 

BALLOONS 

CAKES 

Devon Registration 

Services 

Say "I do" in Devon! 

Devon Registration Office 

Old Forde House 

Brunel Road, Newton Abbot 

TQ12 4XX 

East Devon Registration Office 

Exmouth Town Hall 

St Andrews Road, Exmouth 

EX8 1AW 

East Devon Registration Office 

East Devon Business Centre 

Heathpark Way 

Heathpark, Honiton 

EX14 1SF 

Exeter Registration Office 

Civic Centre, Paris Street 

Exeter, EX1 1JN 

Mid Devon Registration Office 

Old Heathcoat School Community Centre 

King Street, Tiverton, EX16 5JJ 

North Devon Registration Office 

Civic Centre, North Walk, 

Barnstaple, EX31 1EA 

South Hams Registration Office 

Follaton House 

Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE 

Torridge Registration Office 

Caddsdown Business Support Centre 

Farm Road, Bideford, EX39 3DX 

West Devon Registration Office 

Okehampton Town Council Offices 

Fore Street 

Okehampton, EX20 1AA 

West Devon Registration Office 

West Devon Borough Council Offices 

Kilworthy Park, Tavistock 

PL19 0BZ 

Tel: 0345 155 1002 

new.devon.gov.uk/registrationservice 

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• ALMONDS, 

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• CAKE TOPPERS 

• TABLE SWAGGING 

• CARD POST BOXES 

TEL/FAX: 01803 214281 

email: enquiries@samms.co.uk 

www.samms.co.uk 

CAKES 

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Tel: 01803 523319 

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FIREWORKS 


For more information on advertising call 01626 873364 

FLOWERS ICE-CREAM TRIKE PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Wedding flowers as 

perfect as you are! 

PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Unposed • Natural • Fun 

O R G A N I C I C E - C R E A M 

23, Honey Street, Bodmin PL31 2DL 

01208 78555 

info@fleurtationscornwall.com 

www.fleurtationscornwall.com 

Serve your guests 

delicious organic 

ice-cream. 

Contact Mr. Benny 

07805 121005 

www.bennysorganicicecream.co.uk 

Tel: 0778 940 3455 

www.rebeccaleigh.co.uk 

HAIR & BEAUTY 

MENSWEAR 

REGISTER OFFICES 

focus weddings 

C R E A T I V E W E D D I N G 

P H O T O G R A P H Y 

Mobile Bridal Hair Specialist 

Celebrate on the English Riviera 

Photo by Olivia WR Fine Art Photography 

01736 449763 or 07917 354454 

Based in West Cornwall 

- covering all of Cornwall 

www.locksandlashes.co.uk 

Contact Ian Worrell 

07722 317053 

www.focusweddings.net 

Enjoy your ceremony 

in the beautiful light 

and colour of 

the English Riviera 

Torbay Register Office 

Tel: 01803 207130 

Email: Registrar@torbay.gov.uk 

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 

SPECIAL TOUCHES 

Look stunning on 

your special day! 

NeUeS 

EKeY:h 

We offer a whole range of 

treatments including, airbrush 

makeup, waxing, nails, spray 

tanning, eyelashes & ear piercing. 

Bringing the salon to your door 

:TnTlpoTB 

07970 

526940 

Charlie’s 

Mobile Video 

Disco 

The wedding 

Specialist 

Make yours a night 

to remember 

Call the professionals 

01803 833809 

www.charliesmobiledisco.co.uk 

Photography by Marion Frances 

"Life is not measured by the number of 

breaths we take but by the moments 

that take our breath away" 

www.marionfrances.co.uk 

Tel: 07828 732 636 

or 01626 201089 

Panache Vintage Post Boxes 

• Genuine vintage post boxes to hire. 

• Weddings, parties, corporate events. 

• Post boxes personalised for your event. 

• Hire service covering Devon and Cornwall 

1 Fore Street 

Kingsand 

South East Cornwall 

PL10 1NA 

Tel: 01752 823280 

Mob: 07972 337210 

Email: sales@panachegallery.co.uk 

www.panachegallery.co.uk 


index to advertisers 

BRIDAL FASHION 

Amica Bridal Boutique....................................15 

Angel Face.................................................14/17 

Anne’s Bridal Design ......................................12 

Aphrodite Brides.............................................10 

The Bridal Box................................................16 

The Bridal Corner ...........................................14 

Budeiful Brides ...............................................13 

Catwalk 09......................................................12 

Cottesloe Brides .............................................18 

Darling Gowns................................................15 

His & Hers Wedding Boutique .......................19 

Louannon .......................................................18 

Lowen Bridal ..................................................14 

Rossetti Brides ...............................................13 

Te Amo Brides ................................................10 

Truly Delightful ...............................................12 

The Wedding Company ..................................16 

CAKES 

Centrepiece Cake Co.......................................25 

A Cupful Of Cakes ..........................................27 

Cut Me Off A Slice..........................................26 

Donna Jane Cakes..........................................86 

Edible Essence Couture Cake Co....................26 

Mandy’s Classic Cakes ...................................28 

Posh Cakes.....................................................86 

Startime Patisserie .........................................25 

Sue-perb Cakes ..............................................86 

Viva Las Cakes ...............................................28 

White Rose Bakery.........................................28 

EVENT HIRE 

Abbott’s Event Hire.........................................78 

Total Event Hire ..............................................74 

FIREWORKS 

Celebration Pyrotechnics................................86 

FLOWERS 

The Bloom Room ...........................................20 

Fleurtations.....................................................87 

The Flowery....................................................20 

Please mention Dream Weddings magazine when replying to advertisements 

FOLLOW 

US ON: 

Hannah Burnett Floristry ................................22 

H Watts Florist................................................23 

Jo Moore Flowers...........................................21 

More Than Perfect Wedding Flowers For You23 

Sharon Mesher Wedding Flowers ..................22 

Simply Flowers...............................................21 

FOOD & DRINK 

Benny’s Organic Ice Cream ............................87 

Claire’s Kitchen...............................................78 

Scoff Catering.................................................78 

HAIR & BEAUTY 

Kasan..............................................................87 

Locks & Lashes..............................................87 

Sarah Case ................................................... 32 

Rapture Hair & Beauty Salon .........................32 

JEWELLERS 

Catherine Bishop ............................................40 

Drake’s Fine Jewellers...................................IBC 

Robins & Moore............................................IFC 

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE 

Beau Boutique ................................................34 

Brigid Foley ....................................................36 

The Dressing Room .......................................34 

Occasions by Uno ..........................................34 

Plume .............................................................36 

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 

Casino Select..................................................82 

Charlie’s Mobile Video Disco..........................87 

Creme de la Creme Fun Casino ......................85 

The Guest Factor ............................................84 

Your Perfect Night..........................................84 

Zero Degrees Photo Booth.............................82 

PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Focus Weddings.............................................87 

Khalile Siddiqui Photography .........................84 

Kirsty Matthews Photography........................34 

Maxi Photography ..........................................85 

dates for your diary 

JULY 1: Deer Park Country Hotel, Honiton (6pm to 

8.30pm, contact 07845 147563 or 

www.bluefizzevents.co.uk) 

JULY 5: Langdon Court, Plymouth (contact 01752 

862358 or www.langdoncourt.com) 

JULY 12 :Kingsley Village, Fraddon (11am to 4pm, 

contact 01872 270169 or www.cornishbrides.co.uk) 

JULY 26: Tavistock Town Hall (10am to 4pm, contact 

07719 498 932 or www.bow.events) 

SEPTEMBER 6: Kingsley Village, Fraddon (11am to 

4pm, contact 01872 270169 or 

www.cornishbrides.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 13: Wedding Extravaganza, Plymouth 

Guildhall (11am to 3pm, contact 01626 873364 or 

www.dream-weddings-magazine.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 13: Grosvenor Hotel, Torquay 

(11am to 3pm, contact 01803 294373) 

SEPTEMBER 20: Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell 

(4pm to 8pm, contact 0131 463 8368 or 

www.diverse-events.com) 

SEPTEMBER 20: Tiverton Hotel, Blundells Road 

(10am to 4pm, contact 01884 256120 or 

www.bw-tivertonhotel.co.uk) 

Moment In Time Photography .......................48 

Norsworthy Weddings....................................69 

Photography by Marion Frances ....................87 

Rebecca Leigh Photography ..........................87 

Rob Grist Photography...................................26 

Ron Bushell Photography...............................87 

Special Day Wedding Photos .........................80 

Thomas Frost Photography............................32 

Twisty Focus Weddings..................................74 

REGISTER OFFICES 

Devon Registration Services ..........................86 

Plymouth Register Office ...............................83 

Torbay Register Office....................................87 

STATIONERY & SPECIAL TOUCHES 

English Rose Wedding Stationery..................52 

A Favour 4 U ..................................................70 

Panache Gallery..............................................87 

Samm’s ..........................................................86 

TRANSPORT 

Babbacombe Cars ..........................................48 

Harewood Cars...............................................49 

Perrings Classic Cars .....................................49 

Westcountry Limos & Cars ............................48 

VENUE DECORATION 

Add a Little Sparkle ........................................71 

Seaspray.........................................................70 

VENUES 

The Atlantic Hotel ...........................................64 

The Bedford Hotel ..........................................66 

Berry Head Hotel ............................................76 

Bickley Mill .....................................................57 

Bodmin Jail ....................................................76 

Bovey Castle...................................................73 

Buckerell Lodge Hotel ....................................61 

Buckland Tout-Saints......................................73 

Canonteign Falls .............................................80 

Castle Hill .......................................................74 

Dainton Park...................................................77 

The Edgcumbe................................................76 

The Edgemoor................................................54 

The Elfordleigh Hotel......................................75 

Escot House ...................................................75 

Exeter Court Hotel ..........................................53 

Exeter Guildhall ..............................................56 

The Greenbank Hotel......................................63 

Hannafore Point Hotel ....................................79 

Holne Park House...........................................66 

Hotel California...............................................58 

The Hunters Inn..............................................77 

The Imperial Hotel..........................................68 

Lakeview Manor .............................................79 

Langstone Cliff Hotel......................................56 

Lanhydrock Hotel ...........................................57 

Luttrell Arms Hotel ......................................OBC 

Monks’ Retreat ...............................................76 

Moorland Garden Hotel ..................................60 

Mount Edgcumbe...........................................72 

Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa ........................73 

National Marine Aquarium..............................60 

Powderham Castle .........................................67 

Queens Court Hotel ........................................53 

Riviera International Centre............................81 

Royal Castle Hotel .......................................OBC 

Royal Seven Stars Hotel..............................OBC 

Saunton Sands Hotel......................................81 

Staddon Heights Golf Club.............................64 

Ta Mill.............................................................54 

Tavistock Town Hall........................................61 

TLH Toorak Hotel............................................68 

Two Bridges Hotel ..........................................66 

Upton Barn & Walled Garden .........................62 

Woolacombe Bay Hotel ..................................59 

VIDEOS 

IG Media.........................................................82 

WEDDING FAIRS & PLANNING 

Big North Devon Wedding Show....................52 

Boringdon Hall Wedding Fair .........................52 

Cornish Brides Wedding Fairs........................50 

Dream Weddings Extravaganza......................51 

Vintage Wedding Fair .....................................52 

Check out our great website www.dream-weddings-magazine.co.uk 

Wedding fairs are a great source of ideas for brides as well as a way of finding 

everything you need under one roof - and there’s bound to be one near you soon. 

So make a note of these dates, but do check locally nearer the time as they may change. 

SEPTEMBER 20: The Big Sheep, Bideford (11am to 

4pm, contact 07531 010278 or 

www.weddingsbyclaire.com) 

SEPTEMBER 20: Finlake Leisure Park, Newton Abbot 

(contact 01364 644988 or www.angelfacebride.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 23: Buckerell Lodge, Topsham Road, 

Exeter (3pm to 8pm contact 01392 221111) 

SEPTEMBER 24: Deer Park Country Hotel, Honiton 

(6pm to 8.30pm, contact 07845 147563 or 

www.bluefizzevents.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 27: Elfordleigh Golf Club, Plympton (10am 

to 4pm, contact 07719 438 932 or www.bow.events) 

SEPTEMBER 27: Rosewarne Manor, Hayle (10am to 

3pm, contact 01209 610414 or 

www.simplyweddingscornwall.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 4: Lanhydrock Hotel, Bodmin (11am to 4pm, 

contact 01208 262570 or www.lanhydrockhotel.com) 

OCTOBER 4: Harewood House, Plympton (10am to 

4pm, contact 07719 498 932 or www.bow.events) 

OCTOBER 4: Boringdon Hall, Plymouth (11am to 3pm, 

contact Linda 01752 257151) 

OCTOBER 18: Buckland Tout-Saints, Goveton 

(12noon to 4pm, contact 01548 853055) 

NOVEMBER 1: Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter 

(10.30am to 2.30pm, contact 01392 427427 or 

www.sandypark.co.uk) 

NOVEMBER 1: Kingsley Village, Fraddon (11am to 

4pm, contact 01872 270169 or 

www.cornishbrides.co.uk) 

NOVEMBER 8: Imperial Hotel, Torquay (11am to 4pm, 

contact 01803 294301 or www.thehotelcollection.co.uk) 

NOVEMBER 15: The Hunter’s Inn, Heddon Valley, 

Exmoor (12noon to 4pm, contact 01598 763230 or 

www.thehuntersinn.net) 

NOVEMBER 22: St. Ives Harbour Hotel (11am to 3pm, 

contact 01736 795221 or www.stives-harbourhotel.co.uk) 

JANUARY 16 & 17, 2016: Exeter Castle (11am to 4pm, 

contact 07845 147563 or www.bluefizzevents.co.uk) 

JANUARY 17, 2016: Cliff House, Salcombe (11am to 

3.30pm, contact 01548 844704) 

JANUARY 17, 2016: Fox & Hounds Country Hotel, 

Chumleigh (11am to 3pm, contact 01769 580345 or 

www.foxandhoundshotel.co.uk) 

calling wedding fair organisers 

Organisers of Spring 2016 wedding fairs who would like to have their dates included in the next issue of 

Dream Weddings should call 01626 873364 or email editorial@countymagazines.co.uk by December 4.

Dream Weddings Magazine - Devon & Cornwall

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